| Attribute | Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 2012 × | BMC Choppers Big Daddy 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | BMC Choppers |
| Model | Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager | BMC Choppers Big Daddy |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1638.8 |
| Power (kw) | 52.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Clutch | Wet multidisk, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | - | Kerker 2 into 1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45 mm telescopic fork | 41 mm wide glide fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS). Dual 4-piston. | Single disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 292 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | BMC wide drive |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 140/40-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 177 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 38 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | 50 litre lockable topbox. Top-opening panniers. Glove box. | - |
| Instruments | Multi-function LCD display in the centre of analog instrument console | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 15.51 |