Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (2013-14) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager (2013-14)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
Model: | VN 1700 Classic | VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager |
Years: | 2013-14 | 2013-14 |
Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 8 valve per cylinder |
Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 1700 cc / 103.7 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104 mm | 102 x 104mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
Ignition: | TCDI with digital advance | Digital |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 61 kW / 82 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 146 Nm / 107 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed with overdrive |
Final Drive: | Belt drive | Carbon fiber belt |
Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 | 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) |
Frame: | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic fork | 43mm hydraulic fork |
Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 78 mm / 3.1 in |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers / ABS Optimal |
Rear Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper / ABS Optimal |
Front Tyre: | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 130/90R16 |
Rear Tyre: | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 170/70R16 |
Dimensions: | Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in | Length 2,560 mm / 100.8 in Width 995 mm / 39.2 in Height 1,550 mm / 61.0 in |
Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in. |
Seat Height: | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |