| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom × | Suzuki Intruder C1500T B O S S 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2015 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom | Suzuki Intruder C1500T B O S S |
| Category | Sport touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection |
| Engine details | - | 54 degree V-Twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,462 |
| Power (kw) | 51.9 | 56.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.41 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | 131 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 101 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 102.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Constant mesh |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Electonic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | - | Slipper clutch |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Black |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 200/60-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 178 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,675 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 382 | 363 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,290 | 1,440 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,570 |
| Overall width (mm) | 970 | 990 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 18 |