Specifications
2017 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 349.0 kg (769.4 pounds)
Seat height 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1155 mm (45.5 inches)
Overall length 2500 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width 1025 mm (40.4 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1665 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Frame type Double-cradle, steel
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 169 mm (6.7 inches)
Front suspension 43 mm telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Rear wheel travel 80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tire 130/90-B16
Rear tire 170/70-B16
Front brakes Double disc. Dual twin-piston
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Twin-piston
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Displacement 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power 74.0 HP (54.0 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. 42 mm x 2
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual