Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition 2017 and Yamaha XVS950A [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XVS950A × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2017 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XVS950A | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
| Engine details | 60-degree SOHC V-twin | 52° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 942 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 37.5 | 35 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 79.5 | 78.9 |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant Mesh | Kevlar-reinforced belt |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet multi-disc |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1 exhaust pipe | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, 41 mm | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS: | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 250 |
| Frame type | Double cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/70-18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 180/70-15 |
| Wheels | 8-spoke cast wheels | Wire spoked wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 100 |
| Trail (mm) | 130 | 160 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,570 | 1,646 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278 | 282 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,080 | 1,064 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,435 | 2,464 |
| Overall width (mm) | 985 | 1,006 |
| Seat height (mm) | 675 | 680 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 20.06 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.3 | - |
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