What category is the 2012 Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer?

General information
Category	Touring
Model	Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer
Year	2012
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet mDouble disk, manual
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
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
Power	73.76
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 dimensions	170/70-B16
Front tyre dimensions	130/90-B16
Rear suspension	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Front suspension	43 mm telescopic fork
Trail	169 mm (6.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	30.0°
Frame type	Double-cradle

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
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Black
Starter	Electric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

74 hp

Peak Power

5.8s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track10%

City35%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding55%

Touring88%

Passenger75%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to riders with some experience handling big, heavy cruisers at low speed, given its nearly 350 kg curb weight.
Purpose	Built for relaxed highway cruising and light touring duty, with saddlebags and a windscreen for covering long distances comfortably.
Rider Fit	A low 720 mm seat height makes it approachable for shorter riders, but the substantial weight demands decent upper body strength at parking-lot speeds.
Character	A laid-back V-twin cruiser-tourer that favors torquey, unhurried riding over sharp performance, rewarding smooth throttle inputs and a relaxed pace.
Not Ideal For	Not a good match for riders wanting sporty cornering ability, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable machine for tight city streets.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 720mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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