Comparison of Honda Gold Wing F6B 2016 and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 × |  Honda Gold Wing F6B 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2016 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic | Honda Gold Wing F6B |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Engine details | Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,832 |
| Power (kw) | 53.8 | 85.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 6.92 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 135 | 167 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 71 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | - | 9.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork | 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with remote-controlled spring preload adjustment, 4.1 inches travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual twin-piston calipers. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. | Double disc. Floating discs. CBS three-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. | Single disc. CBS three-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 316 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/70-R18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 180/60-R16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 122 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 169 | 114 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 29.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,707 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 349 | 381.9 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,155 | 1,154 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,473 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 942 |
| Seat height (mm) | 720 | 739 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 23.5 |
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