| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2007 × | Yamaha Roadliner S 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic | Yamaha Roadliner S |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection;throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,053 | 1851.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 191.2 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 103 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 123.2 | 118 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | TCI |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 46mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, eight-way rebound damping | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Frame type | - | Aluminum monoshock |
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-16 | 190/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,735 | 1,715 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 340 | 319 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,156 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,535 | 2,581 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,026 | 935 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 706 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.81 | 17.03 |