2012 Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer

Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer 2012


2012 Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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Grab your stuff and go with the distance ready, mile hungry Light Tourer featuring additional touring screen and capacious leather saddlebags as standard.

General information
Model name Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer
Year 2012
Category Touring
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power 73.8 HP (53.8 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
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)
Clutch Wet mDouble disk, manual
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double-cradle
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 169 mm (6.7 inches)
Front suspension 43 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Front tire 130/90-B16
Rear tire 170/70-B16
Front brakes Double disc. Dual twin-piston
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Twin-piston
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 341.0 kg (751.8 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 349.0 kg (769.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2163 HP/kg
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
Carrying capacity Two leather saddlebags
Comments Windshield
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