Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 and Yamaha V Star 950 2011

Attribute	Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 ×	Yamaha V Star 950 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2011
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki VN 900 Custom	Yamaha V Star 950
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection	Injection
Engine details	-	, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders, forged aluminum pistons
Displacement (cm³)	903	942
Power (kw)	36.2	-
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	5
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	-	Belt
Torque (Nm)	78	-
Bore (mm)	88	85
Stroke (mm)	74.2	83
Gearbox	-	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	-	3-way catalyst technology
Ignition	Digital	Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication system	-	Wet sump
Compression	9.5:1	9.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41 mm telescopic fork	Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak	Single shock, 4.3-in travel
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	270	298
Frame type	Double-cradle, steel	Rigid double-cradle steel frame
Front tyre	80/90-M21	130/70-M18
Rear tyre	180/70-M15	170/70-M16
Wheels	-	8-spoke cast
Trail (mm)	182	145
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	33	32
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	-	deep blue raven
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,645	1,684
Kerb weight (kg)	278	278.1
Overall height (mm)	1,120	1,080
Overall length (mm)	2,405	2,436
Overall width (mm)	895	1,001
Seat height (mm)	685	673
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	20	16.65