Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2008 and Yamaha Road Star 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha Road Star 2007 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2008 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha Road Star | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1671.6 | 1,552 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 97 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 113 | 95 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 2-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital TCI | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | - | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm Telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type | Dual air-assisted shocks / 3.7 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 170/70-x16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 109 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,689 | 1,679 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 312 | 306 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,130 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,504 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 1,039 |
| Seat height (mm) | 711 | 688 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20.06 |
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