Suzuki Boulevard / Intruder M109R (2012) vs Norton C 652 Combat (2000-01) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad (2013-14)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Norton | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Boulevard / Intruder M109R | C 652 Combat | VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad |
| Years: | 2012 | 2000-01 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1786 cc / 109 cu. in | 652 cc / 39.8 cu in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 112 x 90.5 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Lubrication: | Semi-dry sump | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Induction: | EFI, 2 x 56mm throttle bodies | Carburetor | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 rpm | 36.5 Kw / 50hp @ 6500 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 160 Nm / 16.3 kgf-m / 118 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate type | Wet, cable operated | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Belt drive |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted, 46 mm stanchions | Telescopic fork | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1" | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single damper, preload adjustable | Monoshock | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7" | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc, Ø320 mm | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 274 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc, Ø220 mm | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 110/70-R17 | 130/90 -R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/40 R18 | 160/60-R17 | 170/70 -R16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1380 mm / 54.3 in | 1,666 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 705 mm / 27.8 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in. |