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Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 2012

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2012 Kawasaki VN1700 Classic

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Belt final drive is quiet and efficient and helps reduce maintenance chores. Using carbon fibre instead of Kevlar as a tensile material, the belt offers high strength (tensile strength is increased by 40%) with a slim size and light weight.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki VN1700 Classic
Year:	2012
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	69.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2, four-stroke
Engine details:	Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2
Power:	73.76 HP (53.8 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque:	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Bore x stroke:	102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Injection
Fuel control:	SOHC
Ignition:	Digital
Lubrication system:	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Belt
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Double-cradle, steel
Rake (fork angle):	30.0°
Trail:	169 mm (6.7 inches)
Front suspension:	43 mm telescopic fork
Front suspension travel:	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension:	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Rear suspension travel:	80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	130/90-B16
Rear tyre dimensions:	170/70-B16
Front brakes:	Double disc. Dual twin-piston calipers. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS.
Front brakes diameter:	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS.
Rear brakes diameter:	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	349.0 kg (769.4 pounds)
Seat height:	720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,155 mm (45.5 inches)
Overall length:	2,500 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width:	1,025 mm (40.4 inches)
Ground clearance:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,665 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity:	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
Color options:	Black
Further information
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