Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2009 and Yamaha Roadliner Midnight 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2009 × |  Yamaha Roadliner Midnight 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2007 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic | Yamaha Roadliner Midnight |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Twin-bore fuel injection, w/ throttle bodies and throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,053 | 1851.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 191.2 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 103 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 123.2 | 118 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital TCI |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | 46mm telescopic fork with adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. | Single shock, link-type |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | - |
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-16 | 190/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 183 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,735 | 1,715 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 380 | 319 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,156 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,535 | 2,581 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 734 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 17.03 |
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