| Attribute | Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager 2009 × | BMC Choppers Big Daddy ST 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | BMC Choppers |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager | BMC Choppers Big Daddy ST |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1638.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146.2 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Exhaust system | - | Kerker 2 into 1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork | 41 mm wide-glide fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Dual progressive shocks |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 292 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | BMC wide drive |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 240/40-18 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 38 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 15.51 |