Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2012 and Yamaha V Star 950 2014

Attribute	Yamaha V Star 950 2014 ×	Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)	2014	2012
Make	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Model	Yamaha V Star 950	Kawasaki VN 900 Custom
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	4
Fuel system	Injection	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	942.3	903
Power (kw)	-	36.2
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	5	-
Cooling system	Air	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Belt
Torque (Nm)	-	78
Bore (mm)	85	88
Stroke (mm)	83	74.2
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Greenhouse gases	116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	-
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Emission details	-	Euro III
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	Digital
Clutch	Multiplate wet clutch	Wet, multiplate
Compression	9.0:1	9.5:1
Exhaust system	-	Slash-cut stacked silencers
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel	41 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Single shock, 4.3-in travel	Uni-Trak
Front brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	298	270
Frame type	Steel double-cradle frame	Double-cradle, steel
Front tyre	130/70-M18	80/90-M21
Rear tyre	170/70-M16	180/70-M15
Trail (mm)	-	182
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32	33
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	candy red	orange
Instruments	Tank-mounted speedometer	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,684	1,645
Kerb weight (kg)	278.1	278
Overall length (mm)	2,436	2,405
Overall width (mm)	1,001	895
Seat height (mm)	676	685
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	17.03	20