BMW K75S (1987-89) vs Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom Midnight (2006)
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| Make: | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | K75S | XVS 650 V-Star Custom Midnight |
| Years: | 1987-89 | 2006 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, horizontal three cylinder in-line, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 70°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 740 cc / 45 cub-in | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 81 x 63mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | 2x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 68 Nm / 50 ft lb @ 6750 rpm | 50.9 Nm / 37.5 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate | Wet, multiple disc |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | 41mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever swinging arm | Adjustable link Monocross |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 285mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 298mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 285mm disc | 200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-17 | 170/80-15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 900 mm / 35.4 in Height 1340 mm / 51.2 in | Length 2340mm / 92.1 in Width 880mm / 34.6 in Height 1075mm / 42.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in or 760 mm / 29.9 in. for low seat model | 695 mm / 27.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 214 kg / 471 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 235 kg / 518 lbs | 233 kg / 514 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.54 US gal | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal |