Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2008 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2008 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2008 ×
Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20082008
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 2000 ClassicYamaha XV1900A Midnight Star
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement (cm³)2,0531,854
Power (kw)-65
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)191.2155.1
Bore (mm)103100
Stroke (mm)123.2118
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Overhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceDigital TCI
Clutch-Wet, multiple disc
Lubrication system-Dry sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Telescopic forks
Rear suspensionTriangulated steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension)
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesDouble discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)320320
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneAluminium double cradle
Front tyre150/80-16130/70-R18
Rear tyre200/60-16190/60-R17
Front wheel travel (mm)-130
Rear wheel travel (mm)-120
Trail (mm)183-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)32-
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • atomic silver
  • metallic diablo black
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Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7351,715
Dry weight (kg)340329
Power/weight ratio-0.1976
Overall height (mm)1,1561,125
Overall length (mm)2,5352,580
Overall width (mm)1,0261,100
Seat height (mm)681705
Ground clearance (mm)135155
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.8117



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