Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2005 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2005 and Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 [S]ave

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Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2005 ×
Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20052008
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 2000 LimitedYamaha XV1900A Midnight Star
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK36Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement (cm³)2,0501,854
Power (kw)-65
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Belt
Torque (Nm)-155.1
Bore (mm)103100
Stroke (mm)123.2118
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Overhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigitalDigital TCI
Clutch-Wet, multiple disc
Lubrication system-Dry sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension49mm telescopic forkTelescopic forks
Rear suspensionSteel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shockSwingarm (Link-type monocross suspension)
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers.Single disc
Diameter (mm)320320
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneAluminium double cradle
Front tyre150/80-R16130/70-R18
Rear tyre200/60-R16190/60-R17
Front wheel travel (mm)150130
Rear wheel travel (mm)99120
Rake (fork angle) (degree)32-
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • black
  • blue
  • green
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Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7351,715
Dry weight (kg)340329
Power/weight ratio-0.1976
Overall height (mm)1,1531,125
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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