Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Overview - Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014 vs Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	103.8 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm
Torque	Torque	136 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	1,597 ccm

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,465 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	730 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	382 kg	Kerb Weight	339 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

A Thunderbird is just as unique and independent on the motorbike market as a Speed Triple, a Rocket III or a Scrambler. And you can feel it. Through the cultivated rumble of the two parallel pistons, the powerful bite of the Nissin four-piston fixed calipers on 310 mm discs and the friendly glances of passers-by.

Optimal fit

classic look

pleasant ride

light chassis

agile.

Very high weight.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer vs Triumph Thunderbird

Price Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Triumph Thunderbird

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