2015 Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer
Year
2015
Category
Touring

Engine and transmission

Displacement
103.73 cubic inches (1700.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
74.0 horsepowers (55.2 kiloWatts) at 5000 RPM
Torque
100.31 pound-foot/lbf-ft (136.00 Nm / 13.87 kgf-m) at 2750 RPM
Compression
9.5:1
Bore x stroke
6.22 x 6.35 inches (102.0 x 104.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Belt
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
10.31 inches (169.0 mm)
Front tyre
130/90-B16
Rear tyre
170/70-B16
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
769.4 pounds (349.0 kg)
Seat height
43.9 inches (720 mm)
Wheelbase
101.6 inches (1665 mm)
Overall length
152.6 inches (2500 mm)
Overall width
62.5 inches (1025 mm)
Overall height
89.4 inches (1465 mm)
Ground clearance
8.5 inches (140 mm)
Fuel capacity
5.28 gallons (20.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information