Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic / Custom / LT (2025) vs Yamaha TMAX 25th Anniversary (2026)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic / Custom / LT | TMAX 25th Anniversary |
| Years: | 2025 | 2026 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 55? V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 562 cc / 32.49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 70 ? 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x DFI? with 34mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttle valves | Fuel injection |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Electronic Advance | TCI/LMAR7G |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 47 hp / 35 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78.9 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3500 rpm | 55.7 Nm / 41 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed with positive neutral finder | Automatic |
| Final Drive: | Belt, Kevlar-reinforced | V-belt |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Showa telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Swingarm, link suspension |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2 x 267 mm disc, hydraulic |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 282 mm disc, hydraulic |
| Front Tyre: | Classic: 80/90-16 Custom: 80/90-21 LT: 130/90-16 | 120/70R15M/C 56H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 160/60R15M/C 67H Tubeless |
| Dimensions: | Length Classic and LT: 2463 mm 97 in. Custom:2405 mm / 94.7 in Width Classic 1006 mm / 39.6 in. Custom: 894 mm / 35.2 in Height: Classic: 1064 mm / 41.9 in. Custom: 1120 mm / 44.1 in. LT: 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1415 mm / 55.7 in - 1525 / 60 in (electric windscreen) |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1575 mm / 62 in |
| Ground Clearance: | Classic and LT: 135 mm / 5.3 in Custom: 140 mm / 5.5 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Seat Height: | Classic and LT: 681 mm / 26.8 in. Custom: 685 mm / 27.0 in | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Wet Weight: | Classic: 281 kg / 619.6 lbs Custom: 277 kg / 610.8 lbs LT: 298 kg / 657 lbs | 219 kg / |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |