Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2013 and Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009

Attribute	Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2013 ×	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2013	2009
Make	Kawasaki	Suzuki
Model	Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT
Category	Custom / cruiser	Touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	1,700	1,783
Power (kw)	53.8	-
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)	135	-
Bore (mm)	102	112
Stroke (mm)	104	90.5
Gearbox	-	5-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual	-
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump	Semi-Dry sump
Compression	9.5:1	-
Chassis
Front suspension	43 mm telescopic fork	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks Rebound damping	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	300	-
Frame type	Double-cradle, steel	Steel tube
Front tyre	130/90-B16	150/80-R16
Rear tyre	170/70-B16	240/55-R16
Trail (mm)	169	-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	30	-
Other
Color options	black	black/red gold/white
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,665	1,755
Kerb weight (kg)	349	401
Overall height (mm)	1,155	1,473
Overall length (mm)	2,500	2,580
Seat height (mm)	720	705
Ground clearance (mm)	130	135
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	20	19