Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2012 and Yamaha V Star 950 2011

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2012 and Yamaha V Star 950 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2012 ×
Yamaha V Star 950 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20122011
MakeKawasakiYamaha
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 900 CustomYamaha V Star 950
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)Injection
Engine details-, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders, forged aluminum pistons
Displacement (cm³)903942
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)
Emission details-3-way catalyst technology
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic AdvanceTransistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression9.5:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
Rear suspensionUni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Single shock, 4.3-in travel
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300298
Frame typeDouble cradle, high-tensile steelRigid double-cradle steel frame
Front tyre80/90-21130/70-M18
Rear tyre180/70-15170/70-M16
Wheels-8-spoke cast
Trail (mm)183145
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3332
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • pearl purplish black mica/candy sparkling orange
  • deep blue
  • raven
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6461,684
Kerb weight (kg)277.1278.1
Overall height (mm)1,1201,080
Overall length (mm)2,4052,436
Overall width (mm)8941,001
Seat height (mm)686673
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0616.65



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