Comparisons / Comparison of Honda VTX1800T 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2013

Comparison of Honda VTX1800T 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2013 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2013 ×
Honda VTX1800T 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20132011
MakeKawasakiHonda
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 VoyagerHonda VTX1800T
CategoryTouringTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder43
Fuel systemInjection. DFI with dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection. PGM-FI with automatic choke
Engine details52° V-twin52° V-twin
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,795
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltShaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)146.5101
Bore (mm)102101
Stroke (mm)104112
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Emission details-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceDigital, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression9.5:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.45mm inverted fork
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300316
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone45mm inverted fork; 5.1 inches travel
Front tyre130/90-16150/80-R17
Rear tyre170/70-16180/70-R16
Front wheel travel (mm)-130
Rear wheel travel (mm)-99
Trail (mm)178163
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3032
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • metallic nocturne blue/black pearl
  • pearl crystal white/metallic phantom silver
  • black
  • black/candy black cherry
  • black/metallic blue
Carrying capacitySaddle bags, top box-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,715
Kerb weight (kg)401.9362.9
Seat height (mm)729696
Ground clearance (mm)135-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0620.06



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