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Yamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic

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Yamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic

2000–2007 · Cruisers

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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter

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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter

2005–2006 · Cruisers

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Key specifications

SpecificationYamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic2007Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter2006
Engine displacement1,063 cm³805 cm³
Power62 hp (46 kW)52 hp (39 kW)
Torque85 Nm—
Seat height710 mm759 mm
Fuel tank capacity17 L—

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Engine

SpecificationYamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic2007Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter2006
Engine displacement1,063 cm³805 cm³
Power62 hp (46 kW)52 hp (39 kW)
Torque85 Nm—
Engine typeV-Twin, four-strokeV-Twin
CoolingAirLiquid
Fuel systemCarburettorCarburettor

Transmission

SpecificationYamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic2007Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter2006
GearboxManual 5-speedManual 5-speed
Final driveShaftChain

Dimensions and weight

SpecificationYamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic2007Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter2006
Seat height710 mm759 mm
Wheelbase1,645 mm1,615 mm
Ground clearance145 mm160 mm
Fuel tank capacity17 L—

Chassis and suspension

SpecificationYamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic2007Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter2006
Frame—High-tensile steel, double cradle
Front suspensionTelescopic forks41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionSwingarm link suspensionUNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment / 4.1 in.

Brakes and wheels

SpecificationYamaha XV S 1100 A DragStar Classic2007Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter2006
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Front tyre130/90-(16130/90-x16
Rear tyre170/80-(15140/90-x16