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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. 42 mm x 2 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Torque | 136.00 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) @ 2759 |
| Power | 72.42 |
| 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. Anti-locking brakes (ABS) |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 170/70-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/90-16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Front suspension 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 |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litres (0.26 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,665 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,025 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 382.0 kg (842.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Factory warranty | 12 Months |
| Light | 30W x 2 halogen |
| Wheelbase | 1,255 mm (49.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,146 mm (45.1 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 25/10-12 |
| Front tyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with single shock, preload adjustment / 7.1 in. |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut / 6.7 in. |
| Driveline | Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Model | Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 Realtree APG HD |
| Color options | Black/titanium |
| Starter | Electric |
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