Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009 and Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009 × |  Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic | Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1671.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 6.03 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146.4 | 166.8 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 139.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Two-into-one exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork | 41mm KYB inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 282 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Aluminum double-cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | 5-spoke cast |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 79 | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 345 | 294.8 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,156 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,385 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,026 | 935 |
| Seat height (mm) | 721 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 15.14 |
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