| Attribute | Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four × | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2010 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 21.9 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.56 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 31 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 55 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 59.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant mesh | - |
| Ignition | TCI | Digital TCBI |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate coil springs | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel, double cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16M | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15M | 140/90-15 |
| Trail (mm) | 153 | 150 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 35 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | Halogen headlight 60W | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,625 | 1,595 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 234 | 214.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,450 | 2,319 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 831 |
| Seat height (mm) | 710 | 714 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15.14 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.2 | - |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 8.6 | - |