Comparison of BMW K 1600 B LE and Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2017 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1600 B LE × |  Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2017 |
| Make | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model | BMW K 1600 B LE | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,649 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 116.8 | 54 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 175 | 136 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.5 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 | - |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath | Wet multi-disc |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Dual twin-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 300 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 170/70-B16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 125 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.8 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | Hard saddle bags. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,720 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 336 | 349 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,465 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,489 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 750 | 720 |
| Alternate seat height | 780 | - |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26.5 | 20 |
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