| General |
| Year | 2009 - 10 | 2011 |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic | Ducati Diavel |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 770 mm / 30.3in |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | 1192 mm / 46.9 in |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2235 mm / 87.9 in |
| Width | 1025 mm / 40.4 in | 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 210 Kg / 463 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Wet Weight | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 239 kg / 527lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph | 252.4 km/h / 156.8 mph |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 119 kW / 162 hp / @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 127.5 Nm / 13.0 kgf-m / 94 lb-ft / @ 8000rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | - | 10.7 sec |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | V2 | - |
| Displacement | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.4 km/l / 45.6 US mpg / 54.8 Imp mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance | Marelli electronic |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
| Final Drive | Belt drive | Chain Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.250:1 | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 | 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 27/20 / 4th24/22 / 5th 23/24 / 6th 22/25 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Telescopic fork | Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable USD forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm, |
| Rake | 30° | 28° |
| Steering Angle | 35° / 35° | 70° |
| Trail | 169 mm / 6.65 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.72 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 120 mm / 4.72 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: Gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston with ABS |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper with ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 240/45 ZR17 |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes | - |