Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Moto Guzzi Nevada Aquila Nera: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2013-present) and the Moto Guzzi Nevada Aquila Nera (2016), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Kawasaki Vulcan 900 2013-present · Custom Remove	Moto Guzzi Nevada Aquila Nera 2016 Remove
Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Years	2013-present	2016
Engine	903cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled, DFI with two 34mm throttle bodies (sub-throttle valves), TCBI electronic-advance ignition, bore x stroke 88.0 x 74.2mm, 9.5:1 compression	744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 90° V-Twin. Light alloy push-rod., Injection
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	903 cc	744 cc
Power	51 hp @ 5,500 rpmBest	48 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque	79 Nm @ 3,500 rpmBest	60 Nm @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission	5-speed manual with positive neutral finder, Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive	5-speed, Single disc, dry, with cush drive, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Final drive	belt	shaft
Weight	277 kg (wet)	179 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	686 mm	767 mm
Fuel capacity	20.1 LBest	14 L
Front suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 5.9 in travel	Hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload, 4.1 in travel	Swinging arm cast light alloy with two dampers, spring preload
Brake system	Non-ABS hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear	Not available
Front brake	Single 300mm hydraulic disc	Single disc. 4-piston calliper, 320 mm
Rear brake	Single 270mm hydraulic disc	Single disc, 260 mm
Front tire	80/90-21	100/90-18
Rear tire	180/70-15	130/90-16
Quickshifter	No	Not available
Launch price	Not available	Not available