| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2012 × | Yamaha V Star 950 2011 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic | Yamaha V Star 950 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Engine details | - | , ceramic-composite-lined cylinders, forged aluminum pistons |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 942 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 78.9 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 83 |
| 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) |
| Emission details | - | 3-way catalyst technology |
| Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance | Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm / 4.1 in. | Single shock, 4.3-in travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 298 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Rigid double-cradle steel frame |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/70-M18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 170/70-M16 |
| Wheels | - | 8-spoke cast |
| Trail (mm) | 160 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,684 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 281.1 | 278.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,064 | 1,080 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,464 | 2,436 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,006 | 1,001 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 673 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 16.65 |