Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2010 and Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition 2009

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2010 and Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2010 ×
Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)20102009
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 ClassicSuzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,783
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final drive-Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)146.4-
Bore (mm)102112
Stroke (mm)10490.5
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication system-Semi-Dry sump
Compression9.5:110.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneHigh-tensile double cradle steel
Front tyre130/90-16130/70-R18
Rear tyre170/70-16240/40-R18
Rake (fork angle) (degree)30-
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • 2-tone metallic diablo black/candy surf blue
  • white/blue
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,710
Kerb weight (kg)345.2347
Overall height (mm)1,1561,185
Overall length (mm)2,4992,450
Overall width (mm)1,026875
Seat height (mm)719705
Ground clearance (mm)-130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0619.5



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