Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 and Yamaha Drag Star Four [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 × |  Yamaha Drag Star Four × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Yamaha Drag Star Four |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | - | 23.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 32 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 55 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI | - |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | - |
| Rear suspension | 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 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 57S |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 170/80-15 M/C 77S |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,610 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 214 | 209 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.112 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,060 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,319 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 840 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 660 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 15 |
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