Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2011 and Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2011 × |  Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,783 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 146.5 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 112 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 90.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | - | Semi-Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Steel tube |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 240/55-R16 |
| Trail (mm) | 170 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,755 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 362 | 401 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,466 | 1,473 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,580 |
| Seat height (mm) | 719 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 19 |
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