Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2009 and Yamaha Road Star 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2009 × |  Yamaha Road Star 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2007 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic | Yamaha Road Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1671.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Digital TCI |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork | 43mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks | Single shock, link-type |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 94 | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,679 | 1,689 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 306 | 312 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,130 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,504 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,039 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 688 | 711 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20.06 |
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