Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer (2009-10)

The Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer is a powerful motorcycle produced between 2009 and 2010. It features a liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin engine with a capacity of 1700 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike has electronic fuel injection and a TCDI ignition system, allowing for a maximum power of 55 kW or 74 hp at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 135 Nm or 99.6 lb-ft at 2750 rpm. Its transmission has 6 speeds and the final drive is a belt drive with a ratio of 2.250:1. The frame is made up of double cradle steel with box section single-tube backbone, while the front suspension consists of 43 mm telescopic fork and the rear comprises twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping. The bike has ABS, with front brakes consisting of two 300 mm discs with dual twin-piston calipers, and rear brakes featuring a single 300 mm disc with twin-piston caliper. The Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer rides on alloy wheels with ten spokes, with a front tyre of 130/90 B16M/C (67H) and a rear tyre of 170/70 B16M/C (75H). The bike has a ground clearance of 130 mm and a wet weight of 349 kg, making it a bulky vehicle. The fuel tank holds 20 liters or 5.3 US gal, and the bike can achieve a top speed of 185 km/h or 115 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

Year: 2009 – 10

Engine: Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 1700 cc / 103.7 in

Bore x Stroke: 102 x 104 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

Lubrication: Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Exhaust: Twin, stacked

Induction: Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2

Ignition: TCDI with digital advance

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm

Max Torque: 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Belt drive

Gear Ratio: 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1

Final Drive Ratio: 2.250:1

Frame: Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone

Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic fork

Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Rear Suspension: Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.2 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS

Rear Brakes: Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS

Wheels: Alloy, 10 spokes

Front Tyre: 130/90 B16M/C (67H)

Rear Tyre: 170/70 B16M/C (75H)

Rake: 30 degrees

Steering Angle (left/right): 35 degrees / 35 degrees

Trail: 169 mm / 6.65 in

Dimensions: Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in

Wheelbase: 1665 mm / 65.6 in

Seat Height: 720 mm / 28.3 mm

Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Wet Weight: 349 kg / 769 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal

Top Speed: 185 km/h / 115 mph