Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS 2015 and Yamaha V Star Custom 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star Custom 2012 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2015 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Custom | Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel system | - | Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Engine details | 70° V twin. Forged aluminum pistons. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 649 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.81 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 250 |
| Frame type | Steel; hidden shock | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 160/60-17 |
| Wheels | Spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 86 | 81 |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Under seat helmet holder increases convenience for the rider. Locking compartment under side cover. Secure storage for small items. | - |
| Instruments | Tank-mounted speedometer | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,610 | 1,575 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 232.7 | 226 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,067 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,337 | 2,311 |
| Overall width (mm) | 879 | 881 |
| Seat height (mm) | 696 | 706 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.9 | 14 |
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