| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2005 × | Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2006 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited | Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 | Carburettor. Mikuni VM22SH/1 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,050 | 1,854 |
| Power (kw) | - | 72 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 167.8 |
| 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 | Digital | Digital TCI |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multiple disc |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock | Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | - |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R16 | 130/70-R18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-R16 | 190/60-R17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 105 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,735 | 1,715 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 340 | 320 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.225 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,153 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,535 | 2,580 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,026 | 935 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 735 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.81 | 17 |