| General |
| Year | 2009 - 10 | 2025 |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic | Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 |
| Dimensions |
| Length (mm) | 2,499 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 28.4 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 721 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 98.4 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 65.6 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 mm | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,156 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 45.5 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Width (mm) | 1,026 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Width (in.) | 40.4 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | Unladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1650 mm / 65 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2365 mm / 93.1 in |
| Width | 1025 mm / 40.4 in | 965 mm / 40.0 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 20.06 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 345.0 kg | 315 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 303 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.30 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 760.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight | - | 303 kg / 668 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal |
| Wet Weight | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 315 kg / 694 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph | - |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | V2 | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 102.0 x 104.0 mm | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1700.00 cc | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 103.73 cubic inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 4.1 inches | - |
| Displacement | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 1923 cc / 117 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm | 103.5 x 114.3 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Air cooled |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked | 2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Mechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional |
| Final Drive | Belt drive | Belt, 32/66 ratio |
| 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 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | - | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 5.5 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 140 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 3.1 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 79 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | Mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Telescopic fork | Dual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment |
| Lean Angle | - | 25.6° |
| Rake | 30° | 30° |
| Steering Angle | 35° / 35° | - |
| Swingarm | - | Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer |
| Trail | 169 mm / 6.65 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 160/60R18,70V,BW |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 240/40R18,79V,BW |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes | Machined, Lakester cast aluminum |
| Wheels - Front | - | 18 x 4,5 in |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 18 x 8.0 in |