Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2012 and Triumph Thunderbird SE [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2012 × |  Triumph Thunderbird SE × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | Triumph Thunderbird SE |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Engine details | - | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,597 |
| Power (kw) | - | 62 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146.5 | 146.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 103.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Toothed belt. Primary drive: Gear. |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | - | Wet. multi-plate |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralised catbox, chrome-plated silencers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. | Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 310 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Tubular steel. twin spine |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke |
| Trail (mm) | 178 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,613 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 379.1 | 338.4 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,290 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,339 |
| Overall width (mm) | 970 | 879 |
| Seat height (mm) | 729 | 699 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 21.95 |
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