Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE and Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011

Attribute	Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE ×	Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2011
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE	Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	4
Fuel system	Carburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	903	942
Power (kw)	-	38.6
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Belt
Torque (Nm)	78.9	76.8
Bore (mm)	88	85
Stroke (mm)	74.2	83
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	TCBI with Electronic Advance	TCI
Clutch	-	Wet, Multiple Disc
Lubrication system	-	Wet sump
Compression	9.5:1	9.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.	Telescopic forks, 41 mm
Rear suspension	Uni-Track swingarm / 4.1 in.	Swingarm
Front brakes	Single disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	300	298
Frame type	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel	Steel Double Cradle
Front tyre	130/90-16	130/70-M18
Rear tyre	180/70-15	170/70-B16
Trail (mm)	160	145
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	ebony	black blue
Instruments	Tank-mounted instrumentation	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,646	1,685
Kerb weight (kg)	281.1	278
Overall height (mm)	1,064	1,080
Overall length (mm)	2,464	2,435
Overall width (mm)	1,006	1,000
Seat height (mm)	681	675
Ground clearance (mm)	-	145
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	20.06	17
Oil capacity (l)	-	4