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Key specifications
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014 | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cm³ | 1,671.6 cm³ |
| Power | 74 hp (55 kW) | 86 hp (64 kW) |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm | — |
| Wet weight | 345.2 kg | 337 kg |
| Seat height | 719 mm | 709 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.1 L | 18.2 L |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km | — |
| Estimated fuel range | 305 km | — |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014 | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cm³ | 1,671.6 cm³ |
| Power | 74 hp (55 kW) | 86 hp (64 kW) |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm | — |
| Engine type | V-Twin, four-stroke | V-Twin, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014 | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 5-speed |
| Final drive | Belt | Belt |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014 | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 345.2 kg | 337 kg |
| Seat height | 719 mm | 709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.1 L | 18.2 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014 | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Steel, hidden shock |
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. | 43mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. | Single shock |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic2014 | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 150/80-B16 |