Comparison of Kawasaki VN2000 Classic 2009 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN2000 Classic 2009 × |  Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki VN2000 Classic | Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,053 | 1,854 |
| Power (kw) | - | 65 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 166 | 155.1 |
| Bore (mm) | 103 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 123.2 | 118 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital TCI |
| Clutch | Wet, multidisc | Wet, multiple disc |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. | Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension) |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Aluminium double cradle |
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 130/70-R18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-16 | 190/60-R17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 120 |
| Trail (mm) | 183 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,735 | 1,715 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 380 | 329 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1976 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,156 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,535 | 2,580 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 1,100 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 17 |
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