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Kawasaki VN1700 Classic 20122012 Kawasaki VN1700 Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2 |
| Power output | 73.8 HP (53.8 kW)) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135.0 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 | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| 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 wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-B16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual twin-piston calipers. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS. |
| 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 | 1155 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1025 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black |
| Starter | Electric |
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