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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic

2009–2014 · Cruisers

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Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

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Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer

2007–2017 · Cruisers

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Key specifications

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer2017
Engine displacement1,700 cm³1,311 cm³
Power74 hp (55 kW)74 hp (55 kW)
Torque146.5 Nm—
Wet weight345.2 kg323 kg
Seat height719 mm691 mm
Fuel tank capacity20.1 L18.6 L
Fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km—
Estimated fuel range305 km—

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Engine

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer2017
Engine displacement1,700 cm³1,311 cm³
Power74 hp (55 kW)74 hp (55 kW)
Torque146.5 Nm—
Engine typeV-Twin, four-strokeV-Twin, four-stroke
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Fuel systemInjectionInjection

Transmission

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer2017
GearboxManual 6-speedManual 5-speed
Final driveBeltBelt

Dimensions and weight

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer2017
Wet weight345.2 kg323 kg
Seat height719 mm691 mm
Wheelbase1,666 mm1,689 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Fuel tank capacity20.1 L18.6 L

Chassis and suspension

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer2017
FrameSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneDouble Cradle
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.41mm Telescopic fork
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Single shock

Brakes and wheels

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer2017
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Front tyre130/90-16130/90-M16
Rear tyre170/70-16170/70-B16