Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2005 and Yamaha Raider S 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2005 × |  Yamaha Raider S 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited | Yamaha Raider S |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 | Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,050 | 1851.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 103 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 123.2 | 118 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital | TCI |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 310 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R16 | 120/70-21 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-R16 | 210/40-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 89 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,735 | 1,801 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 340 | 313 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,153 | 1,166 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,535 | 2,570 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,026 | 925 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 693 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.81 | 15.51 |
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