General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT |
Year model
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2009 |
Type
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Touring |
Rating
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3.9 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
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9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
Rake (fork angle)
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30.0° |
Front suspension
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43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
Rear suspension
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Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
Front tire
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130/90-16 |
Rear tire
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170/70-16 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
365.1 kg (804.8 pounds) |
Seat height
|
721 mm (28.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1466 mm (57.7 inches) |
Overall length
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2499 mm (98.4 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1666 mm (65.6 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Metallic Nocturne Blue/Pearl Burnish Beige, Metallic Dark Green/Pearl Burnish Beige |
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