BMW F 850GS Adventure (2020) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager (2011-12)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | F 850GS Adventure | VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager |
| Years: | 2020 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 8 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 853 cc / 52 ci-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 77mm | 102 x 104mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection | Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm OE output reduction 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm OE RON91 unleaded regular fuel: 66 kW (90 hp) at 8,000 rpm | 61 kW / 82 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm SA power reduction 63 Nm at 4,500 rpm SA ROZ91 Normal unleaded petrol: 86 Nm at 6,250 rpm | 146 Nm / 107 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Transmission: | Constant-Mesh 6 speed | 6 Speed with overdrive |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Carbon fiber belt |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | 43mm hydraulic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.0 in (SA low-slung 210 mm) | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA) | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 215 mm / 8.4 in (SA low-slung 195 mm) | 78 mm / 3.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers / ABS Optimal |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper / ABS Optimal |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 130/90R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 170/70R16 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2300 mm / 90.5 in Width: 939 mm / 36.6 in (incl mirrors) Height: 1437 mm / 56.5 in (excl mirrors) | Length 2,560 mm / 100.8 in Width 995 mm / 39.2 in Height 1,550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1593 mm / 62.7 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in. |
| Seat Height: | 875 mm / 34.4 in SA low-slung: 815 mm / 32.0 in SA double seat low: 835 mm / 32.8 in SA double seat: 860 mm / 33.8 in SZ rally seat: 890 mm / 35.0 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |