Comparison of Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM 2016 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM 2016 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2012 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,832 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 85.2 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.72 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 167 | 146.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| 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 | - |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 4.8 inches travel | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4 | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. CBS three-piston calipers | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. CBS three-piston calipers | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 316 | 300 |
| Frame type | - | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60-R16 | 170/70-16 |
| Seat | Urethane. Waterproof cover. | - |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | 178 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.2 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags, top box, glovebox | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,689 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 410.1 | 378.3 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,445 | 1,466 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,630 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 945 | 1,026 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 729 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | 20.06 |
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