2010 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic vs 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2010 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2010 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2
Power
55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h / 115 mph
Weight
760.7 pounds
2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
320kg / 705 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2009 - 102024
ColoursBlack-
Make ModelKawasaki VN 1700 ClassicTriumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Height (in.)45.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,156 mm-
Length (in.)98.4 inches-
Length (mm)2,499 mm-
Seat Height (in.)28.4 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)65.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,666 mm-
Width (in.)40.4 inches-
Width (mm)1,026 mm-
Seat Height (mm)721 mm-
Seat Height720 mm / 28.3 mm750 mm / 29.5 in
Wheelbase1665 mm / 65.6 in1677 mm / 66 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in-
Height1155 mm / 45.5 in1183 mm / 46.6 in (with mirrors
Length2500 mm / 98.4 in2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width1025 mm / 40.4 in920 mm / 36 in (with handlebars)
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.30 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.06 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)760.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)345.0 kg320
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal18 Litres / 4.76 US gal
Wet Weight349 kg / 769 lbs320kg / 705 lbs
Performance
Top Speed185 km/h / 115 mph-
Max Power55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm225 Nm / 166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Engine TypeV2-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 4.1 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.0 x 104.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1700.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)103.73 cubic inches-
Displacement1700 cc / 103.7 in2458 cc / 150 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies-
Bore x Stroke102 x 104 mm110.2 x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:110.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled, plus cooling finsLiquid cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, semi-dry sump-
ExhaustTwin, stackedStainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected
IgnitionTCDI with digital advanceDigital inductive type via electronic engine management
LubricationForced lubrication, semi-dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise controlWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist
Final DriveBelt driveShaft, bevel box
Final Drive Ratio2.250:1-
Gear Ratios1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)3.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)79 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Frame TypeDouble cradle, steel with box section single-tube backboneFull aluminum frame
Suspension - Front43 mm Telescopic forkShowa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjustement
Suspension - RearSwingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and dampingFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjustement
Rake30°27.9°
Steering Angle35° / 35°-
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail169 mm / 6.65 in134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear80 mm / 3.2 in107 mm / 4.2 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS2x 320 mm discs with Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper
ABS-Cornering ABS
Tyres - Front130/90 B16M/C (67H)150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear170/70 B16M/C (75H)240/50 R16 V
WheelsAlloy, 10 spokes-
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium