Comparison of Honda Gold Wing 2018 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda Gold Wing 2018 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2012 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda Gold Wing | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS |
| Category | Touring | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,833 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 86.1 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 167 | 146.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 73 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards. | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | - |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone Type; 4.3 inches travel | 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock; 4.1 inches travel | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. CBS three-piston calipers | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. CBS three-piston calipers. | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 316 | 300 |
| Frame type | - | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 130/70-18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-16 | 170/70-16 |
| Seat | Urethane. Waterproof cover. | - |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | 178 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.5 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags, top box, glovebox | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,694 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 357 | 406 |
| Seat height (mm) | 744 | 729 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21.01 | 20.06 |
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