Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,700 ccm	Displacement	996 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	925 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	838 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	349 kg	Kerb Weight	269 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A