Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic was a v2, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2009 and 2014. Max torque was 107.98 ft/lbs (146.4 Nm) @ 2250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 72.15 HP (53.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic | |
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Also called | Vulcan 1700 Classic LT |
Production | 2009 - 2014 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 104.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9:5:1 |
Horsepower | 72.15 HP (53.8 KW) @ 5000RPM |
Torque | 107.98 ft/lbs (146.4 Nm) @ 2250RPM |
Fuel System | injection. digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
Ignition | tcbi with digital advance |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: belt |
Suspension | Front: 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. Rear: swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
Brakes | Front: double disc. two-piston calipers. Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
Wheelbase | 65.59 inches (1666 mm) |
Length | 98.39 inches (2499 mm) |
Width | 40.39 inches (1026 mm) |
Height | 45.51 inches (1156 mm) |
Seat Height | 28.31 inches (719 mm) |
Weight | 345.2 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.3 Gallon (20.06 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
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).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.. The Vulcan 1700 Classic was fitted with a 5.3 Gallon (20.06 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 65.59 inches (1666 mm) long.
2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ClassicEdit
The 2012 MY Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic embodies all the elements you would expect from a classic cruising motorcycle. A muscular, chrome finished V-twin catches your glance from the very start, coupled with the twin-barreled, single-sided exhaust system. The modern fuel injection and some fine-tuning in the exhaust department maximize the Vulcan's "asphalt-wrinkling" capabilities.
The double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone steel frame makes it easily maneuverable on the tight city streets, but sturdy enough to be taken on long highway trips as well. Also, the 9-spoke cast wheels allow the rider use of tubeless tires, to further accentuate the muscular overall styling of the bike and making a flat tire less of a big problem.
Whether you want to take a stroll on the boulevard at the end of the day, or you want to take a week-long cruise across the continent, the 2012 MY Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic is a great choice.
2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ClassicEdit
The 2013 MY Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic has been designed with the same retro look of a typical American motorcycle, born and bread for the open road. A brawny V-twin with a displacement of 1700cc breathes out through dual staggered mufflers with a powerful and rich sound. And they also look good, adding a dash of custom DNA to the build.
For more comfort and better handling, the Vulcan has been designed with 9-spoke cast wheels, which allow the use of tubeless tires to complement the chassis' excellent handling capabilities, as long as you stick to asphalt.
The bodywork has been a primary concern for Kawasaki in this model. The fuel tank has hand-sculpted contours to add to the overall beauty of the motorcycle and the taillights are LED, which help both with the visual aspect and the financial one.