Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer (2013-14)

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The Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke V twin engine, capable of generating a maximum power of 61 kW at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 146 Nm at 2750 rpm. Its engine features a digital fuel injection system and dual 42mm throttle bodies. It comes with a six-speed transmission with overdrive, and a carbon fiber belt final drive system. The frame is made of steel and features a double-cradle with a box-section single-tube backbone. It has a front suspension that features a 43mm hydraulic fork and a rear suspension that features a swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks and 4-way rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 300mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brakes consist of a single 300mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, both having ABS Optimal. The front and rear tires are respectively 130/90R16 and 170/70R16. The motorcycle is 2560mm long, 995mm wide, and 1550mm high, with a wheelbase of 1665mm and a ground clearance of 135mm. The seat height is 730mm, and the dry weight measures 402kg. It has a fuel capacity of 20 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Voyager

Year: 2013 – 14


Engine: Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 8 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1700 cc / 103.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 104mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61 kW / 82 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 146 Nm / 107 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed with overdrive
Final Drive: Carbon fiber belt
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.077 (40/13) 2nd 1.900 (38/20) 3rd 1.407 (38/27) 4th 1.143 (32/28) 5th 0.967 (29/30) 6th 0.806 (29/36)
Frame: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front Suspension: 43mm hydraulic fork

Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 78 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers / ABS Optimal
Rear Brakes: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper / ABS Optimal
Front Tyre: 130/90R16
Rear Tyre: 170/70R 16
Dimensions: Length 2,560 mm / 100.8 in Width 995 mm / 39.2 in Height 1,550 mm / 61.0 in
Wheelbase: 1665 mm / 65.6 in.
Ground clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Seat Height: 730 mm / 28.7 in
Dry Weight: 402 kg / 886 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal

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