| General |
| Year | 2009 - 10 | 2024 |
| Colours | Black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic | BMW R 12 Cruiser |
| 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 Height | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 754 mm / 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1519 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve) | - | 1760 mm / 69.3 in |
| Width | 1025 mm / 40.4 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 20.06 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 760.7 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 345.0 kg | 227 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.30 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 227 kg / 500 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph | - |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | V2 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft. |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Air/oil cooled |
| Emissions | - | Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59 |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Fuel Type | - | Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON) |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| 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 | 1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.737 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing |
| 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 | Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Telescopic fork | 46 mm upside-down telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping |
| Rake | 30° | 29.3 ° |
| Steering Angle | 35° / 35° | - |
| Trail | 169 mm / 6.65 in | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Rims - Front | - | 2.75 x 19 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 4.00 x 16 |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 100/90 - R19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 150/80 - R16 |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes | Aluminium cast wheels |