Kawasaki Z 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica (1982) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (2013-14)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica | VN 1700 Classic |
| Years: | 1982 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69.4 x 66 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition: | CDI | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 102 hp / 76 kW @ 8500 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 9.3 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt drive |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Air assisted forks | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual gas charged piggy-back spring preload shocks | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs 1 piston caliper | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90 V19 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-V18 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21.4 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 216 km/h / 134 mph | 185 km/h / 115 mph |