Kawasaki ER-6f (2009) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic LT (2009-10)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | ER-6f | VN 1700 Classic LT |
| Years: | 2009 | 2009-10 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 X 60mm | 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 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition: | Digital TCBI | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt drive |
| Frame: | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm telescopic fork, | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 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 1 piston caliper | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR17 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Rake: | 25° | 30° |
| Trail: | 106 mm / 4.1 in | 169 mm / 6.65 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 200 kg / 440 lbs | 362 kg / 793 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 20 Litres/ 5.3 US gal. |