Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | VN 1700 Light Tourer |
| Production | 2011 - 2016 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 104.0mm |
| Horsepower | 72.42 HP (54.0 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Torque | 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 2750RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | digital |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm telescopic fork Rear: swingarm with twin air-assisted adjustable shocks. rebound damping: 4-way |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. dual twin-piston Rear: single disc. twin-piston |
| Front Tire | 130/90-b16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70-b16 |
| Wheelbase | 65.55 inches (1665 mm) |
| Length | 98.43 inches (2500 mm) |
| Width | 40.35 inches (1025 mm) |
| Height | 57.68 inches (1465 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.35 inches (720 mm) |
| Weight | 751.78 pounds (341.0 Kg) (dry), 349.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 2011 and 2016. Max torque was 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 2750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 72.42 HP (54.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 104.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1700.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-b16 front tire and a 170/70-b16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. dual twin-piston in the front and a single disc. twin-piston in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with twin air-assisted adjustable shocks. rebound damping: 4-way. The VN1700 Light Tourer was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 751.78 pounds (341.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.55 inches (1665 mm) long.