Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero [S]ave

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ×
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20142011
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 VaqueroKawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer
CategoryTouringTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection
Engine details52° V-twin-
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,700
Power (kw)-53.8
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)146.5135
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)104104
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceDigital
Clutch-Wet mDouble disk, manual
Lubrication system-Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.43 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300300
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneDouble-cradle
Front tyre130/90-16130/90-B16
Rear tyre170/70-16170/70-B16
Trail (mm)178169
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3030
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic flat spark black
  • black
Carrying capacitySaddle bags-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,665
Kerb weight (kg)379.1349
Overall height (mm)1,2901,155
Overall length (mm)2,5102,500
Overall width (mm)9701,025
Seat height (mm)729720
Ground clearance (mm)145130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0620



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