Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2009

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2011 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)20112009
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LTKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT
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
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)146.5-
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)104104
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceDigital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front tyre130/90-16130/90-16
Rear tyre170/70-16170/70-16
Trail (mm)170-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3030
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • metallic imperial red/metallic titanium
  • metallic dark green/pearl burnish beige
  • metallic nocturne blue/pearl burnish beige
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,666
Kerb weight (kg)362365.1
Overall height (mm)1,4661,466
Overall length (mm)2,4992,499
Seat height (mm)719721
Ground clearance (mm)130-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0620.06



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