Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer and Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer × |  Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2015 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer | Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Engine details | - | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,699 |
| Power (kw) | 53.8 | 68.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 135 | 146 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 107.1 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 94.3 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Toothed belt |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk, manual | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork | Showa 47mm forks. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual twin-piston | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 310 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle | Tubular Steel. twin spine |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke |
| Trail (mm) | 169 | 151 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Two leather saddlebags | - |
| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,615 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 349 | 339 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 341 | 317 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1578 | 0.2164 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,155 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 720 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 22 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.2 |
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