Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer
Written by Gracie Davies Thursday, 16 April 2009 11:00 - Last Updated Wednesday, 29 April 2009 20:32
Upgrade of the VN1600 range of tourers that fell foul of Euro-3 emissions test.Takes Harley Davidson head on.

VN1700 Classic Tourer / 2010

VN1700 Classic Tourer

A feast for the eyes. Cruise control, a large windscreen, ABS braking, colour coded hard panniers, passenger footboards and a luxury backrest are all standard and enable relaxed two-up touring in total comfort.

Features

VN1700 Classic Tourer/2010
Powerful 1700cc V-Twin Engine

K-ACT ABS

Windscreen

Luxury backrest

Electronic Throttle Valve system

Cruise control

More features
Hard panniers Instruments 6-speed transmission with overdrive
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Accessories

CALIPER COVER, TWIN PISTON 29.95

LUGGAGE RACK 185.95

MINI TACHOMETER 366.95

More accessories

OUTDOOR CRUISER COVER 184.95 PANNIER INNER BAG 48.95 PANNIER SIDE RAILS 262.95

PANNIER TOP RAILS 272.95

PILLOW TOP GEL SEAT as from 151.95

PILLOW TRUNK PAD 114.95

SERVICE STAND FOR CRUISERS 114.95

TANK PANEL 83.95

TOPCASE INNER BAG 45.95

TOPCASE KIT 1,639.95

Specifications

Engine

Engine type Displacement Bore x stroke Compression ratio Valve/Induction system Fuel system Ignition Starting Lubrication Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin 1,700 cmx 104 mm 9.5:1 SOHC, 8 valves Fuel injection: 42 mm x 2 Digital Electric Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump Wheelbase Ground Clearance Seat height Fuel capacity Curb Mass

Dimensions

Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,500 mm x 1,025 mm x 1,465 mm 1,665 mm 140 mm 730 mm 20 litres 382 kg

Performance

Maximum power Maximum torque 54 kW {73 PS} / 5,000 rpm 136 Nm {13.9 kgfm} / 2,750 rpm

Transmission

Transmission Final Drive Primary reduction ratio Gear ratios: 1st Gear ratios: 2nd Gear ratios: 3rd Gear ratios: 4th Gear ratios: 5th Gear ratios: 6th Final reduction ratio Clutch 6-speed, return Belt 1.515 (50/33) 3.077 (40/13) 1.900 (38/20) 1.407 (38/27) 1.143 (32/28) 0.967 (29/30) 0.806 (29/36) 2.250 (72/32) Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame type Rake/Trail Wheel travel, front Wheel travel, rear Tyre, front Tyre, rear Steering angle, left / right Double-cradle, steel 30 / 169 mm 140 mm 80 mm 130/90B16M/C 67H 170/70B16M/C 75H 35 / 35

Suspension

Suspension, front Suspension, rear 43 mm telescopic fork Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way

Brakes

Brakes, front Dual 300 mm discs. Dual twin-piston Brakes, rear Single 300 mm disc. Twin-piston