Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2011 and Yamaha V Star 950 2014

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2011 and Yamaha V Star 950 2014 [S]ave

Attribute
Yamaha V Star 950 2014 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20142011
MakeYamahaKawasaki
ModelYamaha V Star 950Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel systemInjectionCarburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
Displacement (cm³)942.3903
Fuel consumption (l/100km)5-
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)-78.9
Bore (mm)8588
Stroke (mm)8374.2
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Greenhouse gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch-
Compression9.0:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic fork, 5.3-in travel41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionSingle shock, 4.3-in travelUni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.Single disc
Diameter (mm)298270
Frame typeSteel double-cradle frameDouble cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre130/70-M1880/90-21
Rear tyre170/70-M16180/70-15
Trail (mm)-183
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3233
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • candy red
  • metallic dark red/ flat black
InstrumentsTank-mounted speedometer-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6841,646
Kerb weight (kg)278.1277.1
Overall length (mm)2,4362,405
Overall width (mm)1,001894
Seat height (mm)676686
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)17.0320.06



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