Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2013 and Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011

Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2013 and Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011 ×
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2013 ×
General
Production from (year)20112013
MakeYamahaKawasaki
ModelYamaha XVS950A Midnight StarKawasaki VN 900 Custom
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)942903
Power (kw)38.636.2
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)76.878
Bore (mm)8588
Stroke (mm)8374.2
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCIDigital
ClutchWet, Multiple DiscWet multi-disc, manual
Lubrication systemWet sumpForced Lubrication, wet sump
Compression9.0:19.5:1
Exhaust system-Compact custom slash cut pipes
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic forks, 41 mm41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload
Rear suspensionSwingarmUni-Trak
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Twin-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Twin-piston
Diameter (mm)298270
Frame typeSteel Double CradleDouble-cradle, steel
Front tyre130/70-M18130/90-16
Rear tyre170/70-B16180/70-15
Trail (mm)145182
Rake (fork angle) (degree)-33
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • blue
  • ebony/gray
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6851,645
Kerb weight (kg)278278
Overall height (mm)1,0801,120
Overall length (mm)2,4352,405
Overall width (mm)1,000895
Seat height (mm)675680
Ground clearance (mm)145135
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1720
Oil capacity (l)4-



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