Comparison of Honda Interstate 2010 and Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer

Attribute	Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer ×	Honda Interstate 2010 ×
General
Production from (year)	2007	2010
Make	Kawasaki	Honda
Model	Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer	Honda Interstate
Category	Custom / cruiser	Touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	8	3
Fuel system	Injection. Fuel injection: ø 36 mm x 2	Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38mm throttle body
Displacement (cm³)	1,552	1,312
Cooling system	-	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	-	Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)	102	89.5
Stroke (mm)	95	104.3
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	Digital	Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression	9.0:1	-
Chassis
Front suspension	43 mm telescopic fork	41mm fork
Rear suspension	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, 4-way rebound damping.	Single shock
Front brakes	Double disc. Dual 300 mm discs, Dual twin-piston caliper.	Single disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single 300 mm disc, Twin-piston caliper.	Single disc. Single-piston caliper
Diameter (mm)	300	296
Frame type	Double-cradle, high-tensile steel	-
Front tyre	150/80-16	140/80-17
Rear tyre	170/70-16	170/80-15
Front wheel travel (mm)	43	-
Trail (mm)	184	118
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32	33
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	ebony	black pearl blue
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,685	1,781
Seat height (mm)	705	678
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	20	16.65