Comparisons / Comparison of Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio 2008 and Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer

Comparison of Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio 2008 and Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer [S]ave

Attribute
Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio 2008 ×
Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer ×
General
Production from (year)20082007
MakeHondaKawasaki
ModelHonda Gold Wing Premium AudioKawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer
CategoryTouringCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSix cylinder boxer, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder28
Fuel systemInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic chokeInjection. Fuel injection: ø 36 mm x 2
Displacement (cm³)1,8321,552
Cooling systemLiquid-
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)-
Bore (mm)74102
Stroke (mm)7195
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mappingDigital
Compression9.8:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel43 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspensionPro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presetsSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, 4-way rebound damping.
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Dual 300 mm discs, Dual twin-piston caliper.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single 300 mm disc, Twin-piston caliper.
Diameter (mm)316300
Frame type-Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre130/70-R18150/80-16
Rear tyre180/60-R16170/70-16
Front wheel travel (mm)-43
Rear wheel travel (mm)104-
Trail (mm)109184
Rake (fork angle) (degree)29.232
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • black
  • dark metallic red
  • metallic red
  • pearl white
  • titanium
  • ebony
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6891,685
Seat height (mm)739705
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)24.9820



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