Comparison of Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer and Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS × |  Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2012 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS | Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle | Injection |
| Engine details | 270º firing interval | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,699 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 68.6 | 53.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.19 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146 | 135 |
| Bore (mm) | 107.1 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 94.3 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Toothed Belt | - |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | Wet mDouble disk, manual |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Dual twin-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 310 | 300 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel, twin spine. | Double-cradle |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-R17 | 170/70-B16 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke | - |
| Trail (mm) | 151 | 169 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | Two leather saddlebags |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 380 | 349 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 349 | 341 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1966 | 0.1578 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,155 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.2 | - |
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