2012 Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager. Image credits - Kawasaki.
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The most complete metric full dress V-twin tourer available, the highly specified VN1700 Voyager is the perfect place to realise your long distance motorcycling ambitions.
General information
Motorcycle name
Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager
Year of manufacture
2012
Type
Touring
Rating
3.4 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Output
72.4 HP (52.9 kW )) @ 5000 RPM
Torque
136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 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 multidisk, manual
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Double-cradle, steel
Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
177 mm (7.0 inches)
Front suspension
45 mm telescopic fork
Front wheel travel
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks
Rear wheel travel
80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tire
130/90-B16
Rear tire
170/70-B16
Front brakes
Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS). Dual 4-piston.
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. Twin-piston
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity
20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Black
Starter
Electric
Instruments
Multi-function LCD display in the centre of analog instrument console
Carrying capacity
50 litre lockable topbox. Top-opening panniers. Glove box.
Comments
Windscreen
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