Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 vs. Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 compared to Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	151 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,550 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	1,699 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	150 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,546 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	956 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,225 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,665 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A