| Attribute | Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2009 × | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2017 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2017 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection | Injection. 42 mm x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,854 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 65 | 54 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 155.1 | 135 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 118 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (link suspension) | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Dual twin-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 300 |
| Frame type | Aluminium double cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 190/60-R17 | 170/70-B16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 152 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,715 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 346 | 349 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,155 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,580 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,100 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 5.2 | - |