Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad (2013-14) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom (2014-15)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad | VT 750C Shadow Phantom |
| Years: | 2013-14 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve |
| Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 745 cc / 45.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104 mm | 79 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | TCDI with digital advance | Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 33.5 kW / 44.9 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Wide ratio 5 speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.077 (40/13) 2nd 1.900 (38/20) 3rd 1.407 (38/27) 4th 1.143 (32/28) 5th 0.967 (29/30) 6th 0.806 (29/36) | 1st 2.400 (36/15) / 2nd 1.550 (31/20) / 3rd 1.174 (27/23) / 4th 0.960 (24/25) / 5th 0.852:1 (23/27) |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 180 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -R16 | 120/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/70 -R16 | 160/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1,666 mm / 65.6 in | 1641 mm / 64.6 in. |
| Seat Height: | 730 mm / 28.7 in. | 655 mm / 25.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 373 kg / 34 lb | 251 kg / 549 lb |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal |