Comparison of Indian Chief and Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer [S]ave
| Attribute |  Indian Chief × |  Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2012 |
| Make | Indian | Kawasaki |
| Model | Indian Chief | Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Closed Loop Sequential Port injection | Injection |
| Engine details | Thunder Stroke® 111 engine | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,811 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | - | 53.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 150 | 135 |
| Bore (mm) | 101.6 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 113 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital |
| Clutch | - | Wet mDouble disk, manual |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Split dual exhaust with cross-over | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. | Double disc. Dual twin-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box | Double-cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Seat | Solo vinyl seat with passenger pillion | - |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum wheels. Dunlop Elite tires. | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 94 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 155 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Two leather saddlebags |
| Light | Tear drop head lamp, spot lights, fender light | - |
| Instruments | Tank mounted electronic speedometer with odometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,730 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 357 | 349 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 341 | 341 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1578 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,176 | 1,155 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,630 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 660 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.8 | 20 |
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