Comparison of Honda Gold Wing F6B 2018 and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda Gold Wing F6B 2018 × |  Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2012 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda Gold Wing F6B | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI | Injection |
| Engine details | - | Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,832 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 83.2 | 53.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.92 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 167 | 135 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping | Digital |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with remote-controlled spring preload adjustment | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. 3-piston caliper. ABS. | Double disc. Dual twin-piston calipers. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 3-piston caliper. ABS. | Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 316 | 300 |
| Frame type | Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60-R16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Wheels | 10-spoke cast aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 122 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 104 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.2 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,707 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 382.8 | 349 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,154 | 1,155 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,473 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 942 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 734 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 147 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 24.98 | 20 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 20 | - |
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