Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS 2017 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS 2017 × |  Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | - | 53.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146.5 | 135 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Carbon fiber-reinforced belt | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Dual twin-piston calipers. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. | Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 79 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 178 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 383.1 | 349 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,290 | 1,155 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 970 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 729 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20 |
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