Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 2012 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009

Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 2012 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 2012 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)20122009
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki VN1700 VoyagerKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
CategoryTouringTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,700
Power (kw)52.9-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBelt-
Torque (Nm)136146.2
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)104104
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital-
ClutchWet multidisk, manual-
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, semi-dry sump-
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension45 mm telescopic fork43mm hydraulic fork
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocksSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Front brakesDouble disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS). Dual 4-piston.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Twin-pistonSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300300
Frame typeDouble-cradle, steelSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front tyre130/90-B16130/90-16
Rear tyre170/70-B16170/70-16
Front wheel travel (mm)140140
Rear wheel travel (mm)8079
Trail (mm)177-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3030
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • candy diamond red
  • two-tone: candy plasma blue / metallic diablo black
  • two-tone: metallic titanium / metallic diablo black
Carrying capacity50 litre lockable topbox. Top-opening panniers. Glove box.-
InstrumentsMulti-function LCD display in the centre of analog instrument console-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)2020.06



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