Attribute | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 2009 × | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 2009 | 2009 |
Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
Model | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT |
Category | Touring | Touring |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection |
Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,783 |
Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Torque (Nm) | 136 | - |
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) |
Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Semi-Dry sump |
Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
Diameter (mm) | 300 | - |
Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Steel tube |
Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 150/80-R16 |
Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 240/55-R16 |
Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | - |
Other | ||
Starter | Electric | - |
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Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,755 |
Kerb weight (kg) | 365.1 | 401 |
Overall height (mm) | 1,466 | 1,473 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,580 |
Seat height (mm) | 721 | 705 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 135 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 19 |