Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 vs 2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
The BMW R 18 records higher torque, a lower weight and larger displacement than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic.
Motorcycle B
2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 ClassicKawasaki MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 BMW, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Kawasaki
- Model: BMW R 18 BMW R 18, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
- Year: BMW R 18 2025, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2015
- Displacement: BMW R 18 1802, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 1700
- Torque: BMW R 18 162.7, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 135
- Weight: BMW R 18 345, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 349
- Seat height: BMW R 18 71.9, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 72
| Spec | BMW R 18 | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 1700 |
| Power | - | 74 |
| Torque | 162.7 | 135 |
| Weight | 345 | 349 |
Torque
The BMW R 18 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 27.7 Nm (20.5%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 135 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 18 records a lower wet weight of 345 kg, 4 kg less than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 349 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 records 1802 cc, 102 cc (6%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 1700 cc.
Seat height
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72) than the BMW R 18 (71.9), a difference of 0.1.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 18 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 27.7 Nm (20.5%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 135 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 18 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 18 records a lower wet weight of 345 kg, 4 kg less than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 349 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 18 records 1802 cc, 102 cc (6%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 1700 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 and the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic compare?
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72) than the BMW R 18 (71.9), a difference of 0.1.
VS
BMW R 18
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
2015•Cruiser
Displacement1700 cc
Power74 hp
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