| Attribute | Yamaha V Star 950 2013 × | Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2010 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 950 | Kawasaki VN900 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 |
| 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) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, 4.3-in travel | Uni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. |
| 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 | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-M16 | 180/70-15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Instruments | Tank-mounted speedometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,684 | 1,646 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278.1 | 282 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,080 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,436 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,001 | 894 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 686 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 20.06 |