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2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS vs. 2015 Yamaha V Star 950 Base Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS vs 2015 Yamaha V Star 950 Base. The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS has an MSRP of $7,399, while the 2015 Yamaha V Star 950 Base has an MSRP of $8,690.
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KEY FACTS |
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| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki
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Yamaha
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| Model |
Vulcan S
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V Star 950
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| Year |
2015
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2015
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| Class |
Cruiser
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Cruiser
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| Country of Origin |
Japan
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Japan
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| MSRP |
$7,399
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,690
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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| Warranty |
12 months |
12 months |
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Engine |
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| Cylinders |
2 |
2 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.8:1 |
9.0:1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Displacement (cc) |
649 |
942 |
| Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
SOHC |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
| Cooling |
Liquid |
Air |
| Engine Type |
Parallel Twin |
V Twin |
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Seat Specifications |
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| Number Of Seats |
1 |
2 |
| Seat Height (in) |
27.8 |
26.6 |
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Front Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.6 |
1.6 |
| Front Travel (in) |
5.1 |
5.3 |
| Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (in) |
3.2 |
4.3 |
| Rear Suspension Brand Name |
Kabaya |
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| Rear Suspension Type |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
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Dimensions |
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| Ground Clearance (in) |
5.1 |
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| Trail (in) |
4.7 |
5.7 |
| Width (in) |
34.7 |
39.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
62 |
66.3 |
| Length (in) |
91 |
95.9 |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
3.7 |
4.5 |
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Misc |
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| Major Revision Year |
2015 |
2009 |
| Year |
2015 |
2015 |
| Manufacturer Country |
Japan |
Japan |
| Generic Type (Primary) |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
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Weight |
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| Dry Weight (lbs) |
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Transmission |
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| Number Of Speeds |
6 |
5 |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Chain |
Belt |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
| Reverse |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
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Tires |
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| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
Dunlop Sportmax: 160/60 R17 |
170/70 R16 75H |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
Dunlop Sportmax: 120/70 R18 |
130/70 R18 63H |
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2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS vs 2015 Yamaha V Star 950 Base