Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2015 and Yamaha XV950R 2014

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2015 and Yamaha XV950R 2014 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2015 ×
Yamaha XV950R 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)20152014
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 900 CustomYamaha XV950R
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)Injection
Engine details52° V-twin-
Displacement (cm³)903942
Power (kw)-37.5
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)78.979.5
Bore (mm)8885
Stroke (mm)74.283
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline-Constant Mesh
IgnitionTCBI with digital advanceTCI
Clutch-Wet, Multiple Disc
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression9.5:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic forkTelescopic forks, 41 mm
Rear suspensionUni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preloadSwingarm
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.Single disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter (mm)300298
Frame typeDouble cradle, high-tensile steelDouble cradle
Front tyre80/90-21100/90-19
Rear tyre180/70-15150/80-16
Front wheel travel (mm)150135
Rear wheel travel (mm)104110
Trail (mm)183130
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3332
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • ebony
  • camo green
  • matt grey
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6461,570
Kerb weight (kg)277.1251
Overall height (mm)1,1201,120
Overall length (mm)2,4052,290
Overall width (mm)894830
Seat height (mm)686690
Ground clearance (mm)140130
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)-4
Fuel capacity (l)20.0612
Oil capacity (l)-4.3



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