| General |
| Year | 2008-09 | 2009 - 10 |
| Colours | - | Black |
| Make Model | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 130 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 5.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 705 mm / 27.7 in | 720 mm / 28.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1755 mm / 68.3 in | 1665 mm / 65.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | - | 1155 mm / 45.5 in |
| Length | 2580 mm / 101.5 in | 2500 mm / 98.4 in |
| Width | 985 mm / 38.7 in | 1025 mm / 40.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 408 kg / 900 lbs | 349 kg / 769 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | - | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 160 Nm / 16.3 kgf-m / 118 lb.ft @ 3200 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Stroke | - | 4 |
| Fuel Control | - | SOHC |
| Engine Type | - | V2 |
| Displacement | 1786 cc / 108.8 cu. in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | - | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Bore x Stroke | 112 x 90.5mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Exhaust | - | Twin, stacked |
| Fuel Induction | EFI, 2 x 56 mm throttle bodies | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) | TCDI with digital advance |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | - | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Belt drive |
| 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 | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | - | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| 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 310 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 274mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 150/80R16 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Tyres - Rear | 240/55R16 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Wheels | - | Alloy, 10 spokes |