| General |
| Year | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic | Suzuki Boulevard C109R |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 705 mm / 27.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1755 mm / 68.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | - |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2580 mm / 101.5 in |
| Width | 1025 mm / 40.4 in | 985 mm / 38.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 380 kg / 837.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph | - |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 160 Nm / 16.3 kgf-m / 118 lb.ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | V2 | - |
| Displacement | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 1786 cc / 108.8 cu. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm | 112 X 90.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | EFI, 2 x 56 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Semi-dry sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Wet multi-plate type |
| Final Drive | Belt drive | Shaft |
| 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 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | - |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | 30° | - |
| Steering Angle | 35° / 35° | - |
| Trail | 169 mm / 6.65 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 80 mm / 3.2 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 310 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 274mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 150/80R16 |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 240/55R16 |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes | - |