Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2010 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2010 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2010 ×
General
Production from (year)20092010
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 ClassicKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,700
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)-
Torque (Nm)146.4146.4
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)104104
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition-TCBI with Digital Advance
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound dampingSwingarm 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
Front wheel travel (mm)140-
Rear wheel travel (mm)79-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3030
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic diablo black
  • two-tone: luster beige/pearl crystal white
  • 2-tone metallic diablo black/candy surf blue
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,666
Kerb weight (kg)345345.2
Overall height (mm)1,1561,156
Overall length (mm)2,4992,499
Overall width (mm)1,0261,026
Seat height (mm)721719
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0620.06



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate