Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2011 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2011 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2011

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2011

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	136 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,700 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,640 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	1,040 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	730 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A