the Yamaha V Star classic with the ratings better or as good as the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 80 CID verses 103 CID with the Kawasaki weighing 96 more pounds and 120 ft.lbs torque at 2250 rpm.the Yamaha gets out with 80ft lbs torque at 4000 rpm you do the math the Yamaha runs just as fast plus has roller rocker arms and a roller cam I´ll choose the Yamaha and get it for around $7295.00