Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18 ClassicBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 Classic vs 2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
The BMW R 18 Classic records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic.
Motorcycle B
2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 ClassicKawasaki MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 Classic BMW, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Kawasaki
- Model: BMW R 18 Classic BMW R 18 Classic, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
- Year: BMW R 18 Classic 2025, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2015
- Displacement: BMW R 18 Classic 1802, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 1700
- Power: BMW R 18 Classic 91, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 74
- Torque: BMW R 18 Classic 162.7, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 135
- Weight: BMW R 18 Classic 365.1, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 349
- Seat height: BMW R 18 Classic 72.9, Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 72
| Spec | BMW R 18 Classic | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 1700 |
| Power | 91 | 74 |
| Torque | 162.7 | 135 |
| Weight | 365.1 | 349 |
Power
The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 17 hp (23%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 74 hp.
Torque
The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 27.7 Nm (20.5%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 135 Nm.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 102 cc (6%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 1700 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (72), a difference of 0.9.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 17 hp (23%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 74 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 27.7 Nm (20.5%) more than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic at 135 Nm.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?
The BMW R 18 Classic 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 Classic and the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic compare?
The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (72), a difference of 0.9.
VS
BMW R 18 Classic
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
Power91 hp
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
2015•Cruiser
Displacement1700 cc
Power74 hp
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