| Attribute | Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star × | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model | Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,304 | 1,099 |
| Power (kw) | 52.4 | 45 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 106 | 93 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 87.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 91.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc coil spring | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | - |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 276 |
| Frame type | Double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-M16 | 120/90-18 65H |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 170/80-15M/C 77H |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 124 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 200 | 100 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,690 | 1,640 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 283 | 261 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1852 | 0.1724 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,115 | 1,165 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,490 | 2,495 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 920 |
| Seat height (mm) | 715 | 730 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 3.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 15 |