Kawasaki Z 1000H (1980) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 1000H | VN 1700 Classic |
| Years: | 1980 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69.4 x 66 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition: | CDI | TCDI with digital advance |
| Max Power: | 92 hp / 68.6 kW @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 94.4 hp @ 9500 rpm ) | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 88 Nm / 64.9 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 41 rear | Belt drive |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, coil air spring | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with dual dampers 7-way spring preload. | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 272mm discs | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 -21 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90 V16 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |