Comparison of Indian Chief Vintage 2018 and Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Indian Chief Vintage 2018 × |  Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2009 |
| Make | Indian | Kawasaki |
| Model | Indian Chief Vintage | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer |
| Category | Classic | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,811 | 1,700 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 150 | 136 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 113 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Split dual exhaust w/cross-over | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Seat | Solo Leather Seat with Passenger Pillion | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Dunlop® American Elite white wall tires. | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 94 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 155 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Leather saddlebags | - |
| Light | Tear drop head lamp, spot lights, fender light | - |
| Instruments | Tank mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; dual tripmeters; digital tachometer; | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,730 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 379 | 365.1 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 364 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,490 | 1,466 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,634 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 100 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 692 | 721 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.8 | 20.06 |
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