Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Overview - Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	61 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	79.5 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	942 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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