Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

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Overview - Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 vs Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore85 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke83 mmStroke72.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power52 HPEngine power50 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpm
TorqueTorque79.5 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio9.5
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement942 ccmDisplacement903 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,290 mmLength2,405 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,645 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height690 mmSeat Height685 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight247 kgKerb Weight278 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

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.

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XV 950 R vs Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

Price Yamaha XV 950 R

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Price Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

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