2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
612.9 pounds
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursBlack-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Width (in.)35.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,646 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)64.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)686 mm-
Seat Height (in.)27.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,405 mm-
Length (in.)94.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,120 mm-
Height (in.)44.1 inches-
Width (mm)894 mm-
Seat Height686 mm / 27.0 in.Unladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1,646 mm / 64.8 in.1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1,120 mm / 44.1 in.1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length2,405 mm / 94.7 in.2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width894 mm / 35.2 in.965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)278303
Dry Weight (lbs.)612.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-315
Fuel Capacity (l)20.06 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.30 gallons-
Dry Weight278 kg / 612.9 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres / 5.30 gallons18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Wet Weight-315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power-77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement (cc)903.00 cc-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)55.10 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 74.2 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement-1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio9.5:110.3:1
Cooling System-Air cooled
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic AdvanceSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Mechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveBeltBelt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - Front41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Dual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearUni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake-30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail-104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front-130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)270 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front80/90-21160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear180/70-15240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheels-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front-18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear-18 x 8.0 in