Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE and Yamaha V Star 950 2015

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE and Yamaha V Star 950 2015 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE ×
Yamaha V Star 950 2015 ×
General
Production from (year)20112015
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SEYamaha V Star 950
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodiesInjection
Displacement (cm³)903950.5
Fuel consumption (l/100km)-5
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)78.9-
Bore (mm)8885
Stroke (mm)74.283
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Greenhouse gases-116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic AdvanceTransistor Controlled Ignition
Clutch-Multiplate wet clutch
Compression9.5:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
Rear suspensionUni-Track swingarm / 4.1 in.Single shock, 4.3-in travel
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter (mm)300298
Frame typeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steelSteel double-cradle frame
Front tyre130/90-16130/70-M18
Rear tyre180/70-15170/70-M16
Trail (mm)160-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3232
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • ebony
  • raven
  • reddish copper
InstrumentsTank-mounted instrumentationTank-mounted speedometer
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6461,684
Kerb weight (kg)281.1278.1
Overall height (mm)1,0641,080
Overall length (mm)2,4642,436
Overall width (mm)1,0061,001
Seat height (mm)681676
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0617.03



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