Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2016 and Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2016 × |  Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer | Yamaha Road Star Silverado |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | - | 48-degree V-twin. Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts . |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1671.6 |
| Power (kw) | 54 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 6.53 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 151.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork | 43mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted adjustable shocks. Rebound damping: 4-way | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual twin-piston | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 320 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | - | Spoke |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 169 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Leather saddle bags. | Underseat helmet holder. |
| Instruments | - | Tank-mounted speedometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,689 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 349 | 351.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,501 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 720 | 709 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 17.94 |
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