Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager (2009-10) vs MV Agusta 1000S Corona (1978)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | MV Agusta |
| Model: | VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager | 1000S Corona |
| Years: | 2009-10 | 1978 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 8 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC. 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 cu in | 954 cc / 58.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104mm | 70 x 62 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Induction: | Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | 4x 27mm Dell'Orto carb. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 kW / 82 hp @ 5000 rpm | 106 hp / 79 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with overdrive | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Carbon fiber belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Tubular steel, welded, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm hydraulic fork | 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Dual Koni shocks preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers / ABS Optimal | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper / ABS Optimal | Single 280mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90R16 | 3.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/70R16 | 4.00 -18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |