Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016 vs. Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016 vs Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016 compared to Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72.2 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	79.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	942 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,405 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	895 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	685 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	278 kg	Kerb Weight	247 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Visually, the Yamaha XV950R does everything right - it stands out from the wide variety of cruisers with its sporty touch. In riding, however, it does not stand out significantly from the competition. The XV950R also has the usual problem with low lean angle clearance, which is not helped by the firmer tuning of the chassis.

Minimalist look with sporty accents

cultivated engine

taut and stable chassis

stable brakes

good workmanship

low centre of gravity and low seat height advantageous for smaller riders.

Engine has too little "momentum"

low lean angle clearance

restrained sound.