Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad and Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad × |  Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad | Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight 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 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,470 | 1,304 |
| Power (kw) | 37.2 | 52.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.75 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 106 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 156.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Driveline | - | Constant Mesh, 5-speed |
| Ignition | Electric | TCI |
| Clutch | Wet plate, multiple | Multiple-disc coil spring, Wet |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double chrome pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm stanchions | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | dual dampers, adjustable for air-pressure, rebound damping | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Single-action, twin-piston calipers | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-action | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 318 | 298 |
| Frame type | Steel | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 150/80-19 71H | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-19 71H | 170/70-B16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 188 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer and warning lights. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,690 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 351.5 | 303 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,490 |
| Overall width (mm) | 826 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 719 | 715 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4.16 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.89 | 18.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.5 | 3.7 |
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