Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2009 and Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2009 × |  Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic | Suzuki Intruder C1800R |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection |
| Engine details | - | 54° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,783 |
| Power (kw) | - | 82.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 135 | 155 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 112 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 90.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 240/55-R16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 79 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,755 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 345 | 383 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,156 | 1,150 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,580 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,026 | 985 |
| Seat height (mm) | 721 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 19 |
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