Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 2009 and Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2015

Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 2009 and Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2015 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 2009 ×
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2015 ×
General
Production from (year)20092015
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki VN1700 Classic TourerYamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star
CategoryTouringCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,304
Power (kw)-53.3
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)136106
Bore (mm)102100
Stroke (mm)10483
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Overhead Cams (OHC)
Driveline-Constant Mesh
Ignition-TCI
Clutch-Multiple-disc coil spring, wet
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, semi-dry sumpWet sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.Telescopic forks
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Swingarm, monocross
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300298
Frame typeDouble-cradle, steelDouble cradle, steel
Front tyre130/90-B16130/90-16
Rear tyre170/70-B16170/70-16
Wheels-Black rims, 7-spoke
Front wheel travel (mm)-135
Rear wheel travel (mm)-110
Trail (mm)-145
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3032
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • red/beige
  • midnight black
Instruments-Analogue speedometer and warning lights.
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,690
Kerb weight (kg)365.1304
Overall height (mm)1,4661,145
Overall length (mm)2,4992,490
Seat height (mm)721690
Ground clearance (mm)140145
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)-4
Fuel capacity (l)20.0619
Oil capacity (l)-3.7



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