The Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer (2011-12) is a powerful, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a four-stroke, V-twin engine and electronic fuel injection. It has a maximum power output of 55 kW at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 135 Nm at 2750 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a final drive belt. It also has a wet, multi-disc, manual clutch and electronic cruise control. The double cradle steel frame has a telescopic fork front suspension and swingarm rear suspension with twin air-assisted four-way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping. The front and rear brakes have ABS for added safety. The alloy wheels have ten spokes and are fitted with tires measuring 130/90 B16M/C (67H) in front and 170/70 B16M/C (75H) in the rear. The motorcycle’s dimensions are 2500 mm in length, 1025 mm in width, and 1155 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1665 mm. The bike weighs 349 kg and has a fuel capacity of 20 litres, allowing for long rides. The VN1700 Classic Tourer has a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph) and is a great choice for riders looking for a powerful and comfortable touring motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
| Year | 2011 – 12 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
