Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2007 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008

Attribute	Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2007 ×	Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)	2007	2008
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic	Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Fuel system	-	Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement (cm³)	2,053	1,854
Power (kw)	-	65
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Belt
Torque (Nm)	191.2	155.1
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	Digital TCI
Clutch	-	Wet, multiple disc
Lubrication system	-	Dry sump
Compression	9.5:1	9.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	49mm hydraulic telescopic fork	Telescopic forks
Rear suspension	Single shock, eight-way rebound damping	Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension)
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	320	320
Frame type	-	Aluminium double cradle
Front tyre	150/80-16	130/70-R18
Rear tyre	200/60-16	190/60-R17
Front wheel travel (mm)	-	130
Rear wheel travel (mm)	-	120
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32	-
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Color options	candy fire red ebony	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,735	1,715
Dry weight (kg)	340	329
Power/weight ratio	-	0.1976
Overall height (mm)	1,156	1,125
Overall length (mm)	2,535	2,580
Overall width (mm)	1,026	1,100
Seat height (mm)	681	705
Ground clearance (mm)	135	155
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	20.81	17