Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2015 and Yamaha Bolt 2020 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2015 × |  Yamaha Bolt 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2020 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom | Yamaha Bolt |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) | Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 942 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.61 |
| 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 | - | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Clutch | - | Multiplate wet clutch |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload | Dual shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 298 |
| Frame type | Double cradle, high-tensile steel | Aluminum double-cradle |
| Front tyre | 80/90-21 | 100/90-M19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 150/80-M16 |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 104 | 71 |
| Trail (mm) | 183 | 130 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,570 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 277.1 | 245.9 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,291 |
| Overall width (mm) | 894 | 945 |
| Seat height (mm) | 686 | 691 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 12.87 |
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