Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 vs. Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 compared to Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	150 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,546 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	956 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,225 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,665 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A