Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (2013-14) vs BMW K100 RS (1983-85)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | VN 1700 Classic | K100 RS |
| Years: | 2013-14 | 1983-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104 mm | 67 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Exhaust: | Twin, stacked | Stainless steel, 4 into 1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic |
| Ignition: | TCDI with digital advance | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 65.6 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 | 1st 4.50 / 2nd 2.96 / 3rd 2.30 / 4th 1.88 / 5th 1.61:1 |
| Frame: | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 185 mm / 7.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Monolever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS | 2 x ∅285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS | Single ∅285 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Alloy, 10 spokes | Alloy, 8 spoke |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 100/90-V18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 130/90-V17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in | Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1271 mm / 50.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1516 m /59.7 in. |
| Seat Height: | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 810 mm / 31.90 in. (760 mm / 29.9 in for low seat model) |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 175 mm / 6.9 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 249 kg / 548 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 185 km/h / 115 mph | 220 km/h / 136 mph |