| Attribute | Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star 2002 × | Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star | Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | - | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,602 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 45.7 | 52.6 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 134 | 108 |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 113 | 90 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Compression | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 300 |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 67H | 130/70-R17 M/C 62H |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 71H | 170/60-R17 M/C 72H |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,685 | 1,705 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 307 | 289 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1489 | 0.182 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,410 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 850 |
| Seat height (mm) | 710 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 125 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 185 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 17 |