Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2009 and Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2009 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,783 | 1,700 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 112 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90.5 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) | Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Lubrication system | Semi-Dry sump | - |
| Compression | - | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Steel tube | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 240/55-R16 | 170/70-16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 30 |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,755 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 401 | 365.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,473 | 1,466 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,580 | 2,499 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 721 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 20.06 |
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