Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2012 and Lehman Trikes Monarch II Gold Wing [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2012 × |  Lehman Trikes Monarch II Gold Wing × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2010 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Lehman Trikes |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer | Lehman Trikes Monarch II Gold Wing |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. ø42 mm x 2 | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,832 |
| Power (kw) | 52.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 71 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork | 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way | Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-locking brakes (ABS) | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 316 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/70-R18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 180/60-R16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | 104 |
| Trail (mm) | 169 | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 29.2 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,824 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 382 | 521 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,845 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 1,372 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 739 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 24.98 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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