| Attribute | Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer × | Yamaha Road Star Warrior 1700 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer | Yamaha Road Star Warrior 1700 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1,670 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork. |
| Rear suspension | - | Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Front brakes | - | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 282 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Aluminium |
| Front tyre | 150/80-M16 | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,685 | 1,669 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,265 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,165 | 2,385 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 955 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 15.14 |