Comparisons / Comparison of BMW K 1600 B 2017 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009

Comparison of BMW K 1600 B 2017 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW K 1600 B 2017 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)20172009
MakeBMWKawasaki
ModelBMW K 1600 BKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
CategoryTouringTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer, two-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)1,6491,700
Power (kw)116.8-
Fuel consumption (l/100km)5.7-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)-
Torque (Nm)175146.2
Bore (mm)72102
Stroke (mm)67.5104
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Greenhouse gases132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Emission detailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4-
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath-
Lubrication systemDry sump-
Compression12.2:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspensionBMW Motorrad Duolever43mm hydraulic fork
Rear suspensionBMW Motorrad ParaleverSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.Single disc
Diameter (mm)320300
Frame typeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engineSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front tyre120/70-17130/90-16
Rear tyre190/55-17170/70-16
Front wheel travel (mm)125140
Rear wheel travel (mm)13579
Trail (mm)108-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)27.830
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • blackstorm metallic/black
  • candy diamond red
  • two-tone: candy plasma blue / metallic diablo black
  • two-tone: metallic titanium / metallic diablo black
Carrying capacitySaddle bags-
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)4-
Fuel capacity (l)26.520.06



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