| General |
| Year | 2009 - 10 | 2010 |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic | Triumph Thunderbird 1600 |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 702 mm / 27.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1641 mm / 64.6in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | 1216mm / 47.9 in |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2350 mm / 92.5 in |
| Width | 1025 mm / 40.4 in | 947 mm / 37.2 in (Handlebars) |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 308 kg / 678 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |
| Oil Capacity | - | 4.2 L / 1.1 US gal . 0.92 Imp gal |
| Wet Weight | 349 kg / 769 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph | 188.5 km/h / 117.1 mph |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 63 kW / 85.6 hp @ 4850 rpm |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 146 Nm / 14.89 kgf-m / 107.7 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | - | 13.1 sec |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | V2 | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 1597 cc / 97.5 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm | 103.8 x 94.3mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked | - |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 7.0 L/100 km / 14.2 km/l / 33.4 US mpg / 40.1 Imp mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Belt drive | Toothed belt |
| 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 2.9875:1 / 2nd 1.958:1 / 3rd 1.536:1 / 4th 1.219:1 / 5th 1.029:1 / 6th 0.909:1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | Tubular steel, twin spine Swingarm Twin sided, steel |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Telescopic fork | Showa 47 mm forks. |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Rake | 30° | 32° |
| Steering Angle | 35° / 35° | - |
| Trail | 169 mm / 6.65 in | 151.3 mm / 5.96 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 120/70 R19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 200/50 R17 |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes | - |