2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2015


2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 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 Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer
Year model 2015
Type Touring
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Effect 74.0 HP (54.0 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 multi-disc, manual
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
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Front tire 130/90-B16
Rear tire 170/70-B16
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
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 1465 mm (57.7 inches)
Overall length 2500 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width 1025 mm (40.4 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 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 Leather saddle bags.
Comments Windscreen.
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