Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad (2013-14) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom (2014-15) vs Yamaha FZ-6S2 Fazer (2007)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | Honda | Yamaha |
Model: | VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad | VT 750C Shadow Phantom | FZ-6S2 Fazer |
Years: | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2007 |
Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 745 cc / 45.5 cub in. | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104 mm | 79 x 76 mm | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 12.2:1 |
Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body | Group injection type fuel injection, 36mm Funnel diameter |
Ignition: | TCDI with digital advance | Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder | TCI Digital CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 33.5 kW / 44.9 hp @ 5500 rpm | 98 hp / 72 kW @ 12000 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 | 63.1 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | Wide ratio 5 speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Belt drive | Shaft | Chain |
Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork | 43mm Telescopic fork, |
Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 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 | Swingarm Link less type Monocross |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 298 mm discs |
Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 180 mm drum | Single 245 mm disc |
Front Tyre: | 130/90 -R16 | 120/90-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 170/70 -R16 | 160/80-15 | 180/55 ZR17 |
Wheelbase: | 1,666 mm / 65.6 in | 1641 mm / 64.6 in. | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
Seat Height: | 730 mm / 28.7 in. | 655 mm / 25.8 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |