Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2021 and Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2015 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2015 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2021 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2021 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom |
| 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. DFI® 34mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves |
| Engine details | - | 52° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 942 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 39.4 | 36.2 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 76.8 | 78 |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant Mesh | Kevlar-reinforced belt |
| Ignition | TCI | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet multi-disc |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Parallel slash cut pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Triangle swingarm with Uni-Trak single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydralic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydralic | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 270 |
| Frame type | Steel Double Cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/70-18 | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 180/70-15 |
| Wheels | Black 8-spoke aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 104 |
| Trail (mm) | 145 | 183 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,685 | 1,645 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278 | 276.7 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,080 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,435 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 895 |
| Seat height (mm) | 675 | 685 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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