Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2012 and Yamaha Star VMAX 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2012 × |  Yamaha Star VMAX 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer | Yamaha Star VMAX |
| Category | Touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V4, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. ø42 mm x 2 | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Engine details | - | 65° V-4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1671.6 |
| Power (kw) | 52.9 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 8.71 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 202.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-locking brakes (ABS) | Double disc. Wave-style brake discs. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Wave-style brake discs. ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 298 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Aluminum monoshock |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 200/50-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 169 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | . |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,699 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 382 | 309.8 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,395 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 15.14 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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