Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTF/I Fat Boy Limited Edition 15th Anniversary (2005) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic LT (2011-12)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Harley Davidson FLSTF/I Fat Boy Limited Edition 15th Anniversary | VN 1700 Classic LT |
| Years: | 2005 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 95.3 x 101.6 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor pressure and dual scavenge pump with spin on 10ì pressurized oil filter | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Induction: | Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump ESPFI 38 mm throttle bore electronic sequential port fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition: | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67 hp / 48.8 kW @ 5200 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 116.6 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 3500rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet 9-plate | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt drive |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 10.110 2nd 6.958 3rd 4.953 4th 3.862 5th 3.150 | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 |
| Frame: | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 41.3 mm Telescopic forks with ”beer can” covers | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | D402F MT90B16 72H | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Rear Tyre: | D401 150/80B16 71H | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Rake: | 32° | 30° |
| Trail: | 147 mm / 5.8 in | 169 mm / 6.65 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2395.2 mm / 94.3 in | Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1638 mm / 64.5 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height: | Laden2 645.2 mm / 25.4 in Unladen 698.5mm / 27.5 in | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm /. 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 324 kg / 714 lbs | 362 kg / 793 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 20 Litres/ 5.3 US gal. |