Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
The BMW R 12 records higher power and a lower weight than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic. The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 ClassicKawasaki MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Kawasaki
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2015
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 1700
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 74
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 135
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 349
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 72
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1700 |
| Power | 95 | 74 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 135 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 349 |
Power
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 21 hp (28.4%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 74 hp.
Torque
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic records 135 Nm of torque, 25.2 Nm (23%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 122.2 kg less than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 349 kg.
Displacement
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic records 1700 cc, 530 cc (45.3%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (72), a difference of 3.4.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.212 hp/kg for the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 21 hp (28.4%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 74 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic records 135 Nm of torque, 25.2 Nm (23%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 122.2 kg less than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 349 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic records 1700 cc, 530 cc (45.3%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (72), a difference of 3.4.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.212 hp/kg for the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic.
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BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
2015•Cruiser
Displacement1700 cc
Power74 hp
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