2012 Kawasaki VN1700 Classic. Image credits - Kawasaki.
Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
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
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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