Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2016 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2016 × |  Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | Twin-spark cylinder heads. Balancers minimise ride vibrations. | Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,854 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 65.7 | 53.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 155.1 | 135 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 118 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Double disc. Dual twin-piston calipers. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 300 |
| Frame type | Aluminium, double cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 139/70-18 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 190/60-17 | 170/70-B16 |
| Wheels | 12-spoke cast aluminium alloy | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 152 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 152 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,715 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 347 | 349 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,155 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,580 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,100 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 5.2 | - |
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