Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic - 2015 Specifications and Reviews

2015

General information
Category	Custom / cruiser
Year	2015
Model	Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Compression	9.5:1
Torque	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 Revolutions">RPM
Power	74.00 Horsepower">HP (54.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 5000 Revolutions">RPM
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc
Rear tyre	170/70-B16
Front tyre	130/90-B16
Rear wheel travel	80 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Front wheel travel	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Front Suspension	43 mm telescopic fork
Trail	169 mm (6.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	30.0°
Frame type	Double-cradle, steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,665 mm (65.6 inches)
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall width	1,025 mm (40.4 inches)
Overall length	2,500 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall height	1,155 mm (45.5 inches)
Seat height	720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	349.0 kg (769.4 pounds)

Other specs
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black