Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad and Yamaha Road Star 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad × |  Yamaha Road Star 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad | Yamaha Road Star |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection |
| Engine details | - | 48-degree V-twin. Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts . |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,470 | 1671.6 |
| Power (kw) | 37.2 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.75 | 6.53 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 156.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 151.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Electric | - |
| Clutch | Wet plate, multiple | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double chrome pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm stanchions | 43mm fork |
| Rear suspension | dual dampers, adjustable for air-pressure, rebound damping | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Single-action, twin-piston calipers | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-action | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 318 | 320 |
| Frame type | Steel | - |
| Front tyre | 150/80-19 71H | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-19 71H | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | - | 9-spoke cast |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 188 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,689 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 351.5 | 337 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 826 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 719 | 709 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4.16 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.89 | 17.94 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.5 | - |
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