Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 51.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | 146.4 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork | 43mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 170/70-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | 79 |
| Trail (mm) | 178 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 382 | 345 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,290 | 1,156 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 970 | 1,026 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 721 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20.06 |
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