Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 vs. Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 compared to Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU 2015

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU 2015

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	98.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,010 rpm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	138 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,700 ccm	Displacement	1,690 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	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,600 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A