Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS 2015 and Yamaha V Star Classic 2009

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS 2015 and Yamaha V Star Classic 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Yamaha V Star Classic 2009 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS 2015 ×
General
Production from (year)20092015
MakeYamahaKawasaki
ModelYamaha V Star ClassicKawasaki Vulcan S ABS
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-8
Fuel systemCarburettor. MikuniInjection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles
Displacement (cm³)655.5649
Fuel consumption (l/100km)4.8-
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Chain
Bore (mm)8183
Stroke (mm)6360
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Greenhouse gases111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline-Sealed chain
IgnitionTCITCBI with digital advance
Compression9.0:110.8:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic fork41mm telescopic fork
Rear suspensionSingle shockLay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter (mm)200250
Frame type-High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame
Front tyre130/90-16120/70-18
Rear tyre170/80-15160/60-17
Front wheel travel (mm)140130
Rear wheel travel (mm)9981
Trail (mm)-119
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3231
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • cerulean silver/liquid silver
  • pearl white
  • candy lime green
  • flat ebony
  • pearl crystal white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6261,575
Kerb weight (kg)246.8226
Overall height (mm)1,1051,100
Overall length (mm)2,4512,311
Overall width (mm)930881
Seat height (mm)709706
Ground clearance (mm)145130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)15.8914



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