Kawasaki Ninja 650R (2008-09) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (2009-10)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Ninja 650R | VN 1700 Classic |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin 38mm throttle bodies | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70.4 hp / 51.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Belt drive |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 |
| Frame: | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload, | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 124 mm / 4.9 in | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/50 -17 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Rake: | 25° . | 30° |
| Trail: | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 169 mm / 6.65 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2105 mm / 82.9 in. Width 760 mm / 29.9 in. Height 1270 mm / 50.0 in | Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. | 1665 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31.1 in | 720 mm / 28.3 mm |
| Ground Clearance: | 146 mm / 5.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 208 kg / 460.8 lbs | 349 kg / 769 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |