Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Overview - Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
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	1,043 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

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	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
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	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,530 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is more than equipped for the big journey: The many features pull together, because everything good about the SE is aimed at comfort and safety. Whether it's the semi-active electronic Skyhook suspension from Showa, the KIBS cornering ABS, the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KMCF), the cornering lights or the easy-to-read TFT colour display, the electronics leave nothing to be desired. Coupled with the comfortable seating position and the high, adjustable windshield, long stages are a pleasure. The engine is certainly not the most powerful, the weight certainly not the lowest, but overall the Versys 1000 SE is an optimal touring motorbike.

Very comfortable seating position

cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine

full electronics package

adjustable windshield

superb electronically adjustable Showa suspension

well-controlled braking system

distinctive look

Windshield not adjustable with one hand