| General |
| Comments | - | Security system. Cruise control. |
| Year | 2009 - 10 | - |
| Colours | Black | Vivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, Gray Haze/Silver Fortune, Heirloom Red Fade |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic | - |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 1,026 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 40.4 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 mm | 1666 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 65.6 inches | 65.6 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 721 mm | 658 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 28.4 inches | 25.9 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2,499 mm | 2370 mm |
| Length (in.) | 98.4 inches | 93.3 inches |
| Height (mm) | 1,156 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 45.5 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | 114 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 720 mm / 28.3 mm | 658 mm / 25.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1666 mm / 65.6 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | - |
| Length | 2500 mm / 98.4 in | 2370 mm / 93.3 in. |
| Width | 1025 mm / 40.4 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 760.7 pounds | 699.0 pounds |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 345.0 kg | 317.1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 20.06 litres | 18.93 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.30 gallons | 5.00 US gallons |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 4.97 US quarts |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 304.4 |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 4.70 litres |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 671.0 pounds |
| Dry Weight | - | 304.4 kg / 671.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 18.93 litres / 5.00 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 317.1 kg / 699.0 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph | - |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 161.4 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 Revolutions" |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 0.3088 HP/kg |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| CO2 | - | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Engine Type | V2 | V2, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 4.1 inches | 4.0 x 4.5 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 102.0 x 104.0 mm | 102.0 x 114.0 mm |
| Displacement (cc) | 1700.00 cc | 1868.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 103.73 cubic inches | 113.99 cubic inches |
| Displacement | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Milwaukee-Eight® 114 |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | - |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked | 2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | - |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Final Drive | Belt drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.250:1 | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | 34/46 ratio primary |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 79 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 3.1 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | - | 104 mm |
| Trail (in.) | - | 4.1 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 5.5 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 140 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | - |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm Telescopic fork | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; ´beer can´ covers |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment |
| Rake | 30° | 30.0° |
| Steering Angle | 35° / 35° | - |
| Trail | 169 mm / 6.65 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 80 mm / 3.2 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | 5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication |
| Lighting system | - | All LED |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 m discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | Double disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston. |
| Rims | - | Machined, Lakester cast aluminum wheels. Michelin® Scorcher® ´11´ tires. |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 160/60-R18 |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | - |
| Wheels | Alloy, 10 spokes | - |