Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2010 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2011

Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2010 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2011 ×
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2010 ×
General
Production from (year)20112010
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 VaqueroKawasaki VN1700 Classic
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection. Fuel injection ø42 mm x 2
Engine details52° V-twin-
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,700
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltShaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)146.5135
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)104104
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance-
Clutch-Wet multi-disc, manual
Lubrication system-Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.43mm hydraulic fork
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneDouble-cradle, steel
Front tyre130/90-16130/90-16
Rear tyre170/70-16170/70-16
Front wheel travel (mm)-140
Rear wheel travel (mm)-79
Trail (mm)178169
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3030
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • candy fire red
  • ebony
  • ebony
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,666
Kerb weight (kg)379.1349
Overall height (mm)1,2901,156
Overall length (mm)2,5102,499
Overall width (mm)9701,026
Seat height (mm)729721
Ground clearance (mm)-130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0620.06



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