Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2007 and Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star 2002 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star 2002 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2007 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,602 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 45.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 134 | 114.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 113 | 90 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Compression | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | - | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 270 |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 67H | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 71H | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,685 | 1,666 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 307 | 299 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1489 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,504 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 996 |
| Seat height (mm) | 710 | 701 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 18.92 |
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