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General information |
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Model
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic |
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Model year
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2009 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Power output
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73.8 HP (53.8 kW)) |
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Torque
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146.4 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2250 RPM |
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Top speed
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185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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Compression
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9.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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TCDI with digital advance |
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Lubrication system
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Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
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Exhaust system
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Twin, stacked |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
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Rake (fork angle)
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30.0° |
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Trail
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169 mm (6.7 inches) |
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Front suspension
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43mm hydraulic fork |
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Front wheel travel
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
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Rear wheel travel
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79 mm (3.1 inches) |
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Front tire
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130/90-16 |
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Rear tire
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170/70-16 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Wheels
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Alloy, 10 spokes |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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345.0 kg (760.7 pounds) |
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Seat height
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721 mm (28.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1156 mm (45.5 inches) |
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Overall length
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2499 mm (98.4 inches) |
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Overall width
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1026 mm (40.4 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1666 mm (65.6 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Luster Beige/Pearl Crystal White |
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Starter
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Electric |
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(74.2 out of 100)