Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S SE 2021 and Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom 2017 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom 2017 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan S SE 2021 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2021 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom | Kawasaki Vulcan S SE |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BDS28 x 2 | Injection. Ø 38 mm x 2 (Keihin) |
| Engine details | 70°, V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | - | 34.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.76 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 51 | 53 |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 110.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCI | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm aluminum telescopic front fork | 41mm Telescopi fork |
| Rear suspension | Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Dual-piston caliper and ABS |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Single piston caliper and ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 250 |
| Frame type | Steel frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 160/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 86 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | 60/55-watt, halogen headlight | - |
| Instruments | Tank-mounted | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,610 | 1,575 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 233 | 226 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,075 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,310 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 710 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 14 |
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