Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTF/I Fat Boy Limited Edition 15th Anniversary (2005) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic LT (2011-12) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHRC/I Road King Classic (2005-06)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Harley-Davidson	Kawasaki	Harley-Davidson
Model:	Harley Davidson FLSTF/I Fat Boy Limited Edition 15th Anniversary	VN 1700 Classic LT	Harley Davidson FLHRC/I Road King Classic
Years:	2005	2011-12	2005-06
Engine:	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in	1700 cc / 103.7 in	1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	95.3 x 101.6 mm	102 x 104 mm	95.3 x 101.6 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.9:1	9.5:1	8.9:1
Lubrication:	Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor pressure and dual scavenge pump with spin on 10ì pressurized oil filter	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump	Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor pressure and dual scavenge pump with spin on 10ì pressurized oil filter
Induction:	Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump ESPFI 38 mm throttle bore electronic sequential port fuel injection	Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2	Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump ESPFI 38 mm throttle bore electronic sequential port fuel injection
Ignition:	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	TCDI with digital advance	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	67 hp / 48.8 kW @ 5200 rpm	55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm	67 hp / 48.8 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque:	116.6 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 3500rpm	135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm	116.6 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 3500rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Belt	Belt drive	Belt
Gear Ratio:	1st 10.110 2nd 6.958 3rd 4.953 4th 3.862 5th 3.150	1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1	1st 10.110 2nd 6.958 3rd 4.953 4th 3.862 5th 3.150
Frame:	Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded	Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone	Mild steel, rectangular section backbone w/ twin down-tubes Swing Arm Conventional, rectangular
Front Suspension:	41.3 mm Telescopic forks with ”beer can” covers	43 mm Telescopic fork	Telescopic
Rear Suspension:	Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock	Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping	Air-adjustable
Front Brakes:	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS	2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	D402F MT90B16 72H	130/90 B16M/C (67H)	130/90-16
Rear Tyre:	D401 150/80B16 71H	170/70 B16M/C (75H)	130/90-16
Rake:	32°	30°	26.0°
Trail:	147 mm / 5.8 in	169 mm / 6.65 in	156.6.3 mm / 6.2 in
Wheelbase:	1638 mm / 64.5 in	1665 mm / 65.6 in	1612 mm / 63.5 in
Seat Height:	Laden2 645.2 mm / 25.4 in Unladen 698.5mm / 27.5 in	720 mm / 28.3 in	684 mm / 26.9 in
Ground Clearance:	130 mm /. 5.1 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	130 mm / 5.1 in
Fuel Capacity:	18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal	20 Litres/ 5.3 US gal.	18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal