Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2012 and Yamaha XV950 Racer 2015 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XV950 Racer 2015 × |  Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XV950 Racer | Kawasaki VN 900 Custom |
| 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 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 942 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 37.5 | 36.2 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 79.5 | 78 |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Euro III |
| Driveline | Constant Mesh | - |
| Ignition | TCI | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet, multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1 exhaust pipe | Slash-cut stacked silencers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, 41 mm | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Uni-Trak |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 270 |
| Frame type | Double cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 80/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 180/70-M15 |
| Wheels | 12-spoke cast wheels, black | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 130 | 182 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,570 | 1,645 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 251 | 278 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 830 | 895 |
| Seat height (mm) | 690 | 685 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.3 | - |
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