Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2018 and Yamaha XVS950A [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2018 × |  Yamaha XVS950A × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2018 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic | Yamaha XVS950A |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | 60-degree SOHC V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 942 |
| Power (kw) | 35 | 37.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 79.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Kevlar-reinforced belt | Constant Mesh |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | TCI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-1 exhaust pipe |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic forks, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS: |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 298 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 170/70-16 |
| Wheels | - | 8-spoke cast wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 103 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 160 | 130 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,570 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 281.1 | 278 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,064 | 1,080 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,465 | 2,435 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,006 | 985 |
| Seat height (mm) | 680 | 675 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 12 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.3 |
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