Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 and Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 × |  Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2007 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic | Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,470 | 1311.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 114.7 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | T.C.I. |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | Telescopic Fork, Coil Spring/oil damper, 5.31´ |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. | Swingarm, Coil Spring/gas-oil damper, 4.33´ |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 298 |
| Frame type | - | Double Cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Trail (mm) | 165 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,690 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 298 | 303 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,504 | 2,490 |
| Overall width (mm) | 996 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 701 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.92 | 18.47 |
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