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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 20092009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| Technology is supposed to make life easier, not busier and ever more complex. Kawasaki’s new Vulcan® 1700 Classic cruiser employs the right amount of technology with a dose of old-fashioned simplicity to allow the rider to focus on the experience and not the machine. |
| General information | |
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| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.6 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 |
| Power output | 73.8 HP (53.8 kW)) |
| Torque | 146.4 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2250 RPM |
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
| 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. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Exhaust system | Twin, stacked |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
| Trail | 169 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear wheel travel | 79 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 345.0 kg (760.7 pounds) |
| Seat height | 721 mm (28.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1156 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1026 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Luster Beige/Pearl Crystal White |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Ask questions | Join the 09 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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