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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic3.51 average rating for 8 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic model variants. |
| Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic model overview |
| Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic models include the 8 motorcycles below produced from 2009 to 2014. The 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 1700 ccm v2 engine. The category is custom / cruiser. Our visitor's rating for this model is 3.5 out of 5 with 3 votes. See the model variants below for more rating details. |
| Engine and transmission | |
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| Displacement | 1,700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
| Power | 73.8 HP (53.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2250 RPM |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front dampers | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear dampers | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Wet weight | 345.2 kg (761.0 pounds) |
| Saddle height | 719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Length | 2499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Height | 1156 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Width | 1026 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Fuel tank | 20.1 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
| Other information | |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Maintenance | Find Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic parts, fluids and service manuals. |
| Insurance costs | Easy comparison of quotes from US top insurance providers. |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic model variants with detailed specs:
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2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Colors: Ebony Price as new: 11499 USD Torque: 146.45 Nm Wet weight: 345.18 kg Manufacturers profilation: The stunningly beautiful Vulcan® 1700 Classic cruiser evokes that certain feeling in riders: one that beckons you aboard with its gorgeous curves and drop-dead custom styling and says “let’s ride.” It’s beautiful from so many angles – from its raked front end to the fat rear fender complemented by a fat rear tire – exemplifying classic boulevard styling. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Colors: Ebony Price as new: 11499 USD Torque: 146.45 Nm Wet weight: 345.18 kg Manufacturers profilation: “Well, looks aren’t everything...” It’s easy to imagine the Vulcan 900 Custom’s competition comforting themselves with words to that effect, but one ride is all it takes to discover this cruiser has far more than just great looks on its side. This is one machine that manages to be both easy to ride and also powerful enough to more than hold its own against much larger cruisers. Of course, its stunning good looks, expert engineering and long-term dependability certainly don’t hurt! Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Colors: Ebony Price as new: 11499 USD Torque: 146.45 Nm Wet weight: 345.18 kg Manufacturers profilation: The stunningly beautiful Vulcan® 1700 Classic cruiser evokes that certain feeling in riders: one that beckons you aboard with its gorgeous curves and drop-dead custom styling and says “let’s ride.” It’s beautiful from so many angles – from its raked front end to the fat rear fender complemented by a fat rear tire – exemplifying classic boulevard styling. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT Colors: Metallic Imperial Red/Metallic Titanium Price as new: 14199 USD Torque: 146.45 Nm Wet weight: 361.97 kg Manufacturers profilation: Behind every good man there’s a strong woman. Or vice versa? Let’s just say the Vulcan® 1700 Classic is built with two-up cruising in mind, with just the right mix of features – a large windscreen, leather saddlebags and a passenger backrest – to make any road trip an offer your significant other just won’t want to refuse, no matter who’s in control. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Colors: 2-tone Metallic Diablo Black/Candy Surf Blue Price as new: 12999 USD Torque: 146.44 Nm Wet weight: 345.18 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Classic combines things like the latest electronic throttle technology feeding a visceral overhead-cam V-twin, with a dose of old-fashioned cruiser simplicity that lets the rider focus on the experience and not the machine, mile after reliable mile. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT Colors: Metallic Imperial Red/Metallic Titanium Price as new: 14199 USD Torque: 146.44 Nm Wet weight: 361.96 kg Manufacturers profilation: Behind every good man there’s a strong woman. Or vice versa? Let’s just say the Vulcan® 1700 Classic is built with two-up cruising in mind, with just the right mix of features – a large windscreen, leather saddlebags and a passenger backrest – to make any road trip an offer your significant other just won’t want to refuse, no matter who’s in control. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Colors: Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Luster Beige/Pearl Crystal White Torque: 146.44 Nm Wet weight: 345.04 kg Manufacturers profilation: Technology is supposed to make life easier, not busier and ever more complex. Kawasaki’s new Vulcan® 1700 Classic cruiser employs the right amount of technology with a dose of old-fashioned simplicity to allow the rider to focus on the experience and not the machine. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT Colors: Metallic Nocturne Blue/Pearl Burnish Beige, Metallic Dark Green/Pearl Burnish Beige Engine: 1700.00 ccm Wet weight: 365.05 kg Manufacturers profilation: Building on the innovative Vulcan 1700 Classic, the LT adds just the right amount of accoutrements – a large windshield, leather saddlebags and a backrest – to make any solo or two-up venture around town or on the highway blissful. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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