Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition (2015) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager (2019-20)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Ninja 300 Special Edition | VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager |
| Years: | 2015 | 2019-20 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 8 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 49 mm | 102 x 104mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm | 61 kW / 82 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm | 146 Nm / 107 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed with overdrive |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Carbon fiber belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.714 (38/14) 2nd 1.789 (34/19) 3rd 1.409 (31/22) 4th 1.160 (29/25) 5th 1.000 (27/27) 6th 0.893 (25/28) | 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: | Tube diamond, steel | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Telescopic fork, | 43mm hydraulic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload, | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 132 mm / 5.1 in | 78 mm / 3.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers / ABS Optimal |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper / ABS Optimal |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 M/C 54S | 130/90R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 170/70R16 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2015 mm / 79.3 in Width 715 mm / 29.1 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in | Length 2,560 mm / 100.8 in Width 995 mm / 39.2 in Height 1,550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in. |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.8 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |