Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Specs

2009 - 2010 • 1 variants

The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic is a cruiser produced from 2009 to 2010 across 1 variant. It is powered by a four stroke, v-twin, sohc, 4 valve per cylinder displacing 1700.00 cc. Peak power output is 74 hp. Peak torque is 135 Nm.

About the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

As a Custom / cruiser motorcycle, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic was offered from the 2009 through to the 2017 model year. The technical data presented here covers the complete specification range for this model, including all engine variants, chassis dimensions, suspension travel, brake specifications, and weight figures. This information is useful for prospective buyers, current owners, and mechanics working on the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic.

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic by Year

2010 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic View specs →

Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2010	2012	2014	2015	2016	2017
Fuel Control	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine Type	V2	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Seat Height	721 mm / 28.4 in.	720 mm / 28.3 in. ↓	720 mm / 28.3 mm	720 mm / 28.3 in.	720 mm / 28.3 in.	720 mm / 28.3 in.
Frame Type	Double-cradle, steel	Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone	Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone	Double-cradle, steel	Double-cradle, steel	Double-cradle, steel
Wheelbase	1,666 mm / 65.6 in.	1665 mm / 65.6 in ↑	1,665 mm / 65.6 in. ↓	1,665 mm / 65.6 in.	1,665 mm / 65.6 in.	1,665 mm / 65.6 in.
Brakes - Front	Double disc	2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS	Double disc	Double disc	Double disc. Dual twin-piston	Double disc. Dual twin-piston
Engine Detail	Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder	Fuel injection: 42 mm x 2 ↑	Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder ↓	-	-	-
Brakes - Rear	Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single disc. Twin-piston. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS.	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc. Twin-piston
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons
Suspension - Front	43 mm Telescopic fork	43 mm telescopic fork	43 mm Telescopic fork	43 mm telescopic fork	43 mm telescopic fork	43 mm telescopic fork
Suspension - Rear	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping	Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way
Fuel System	Injection. Fuel injection 42 mm x 2	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection. 42 mm x 2	Injection. 42 mm x 2
Colours	Ebony	Black	Black	Black	Ebony	Ebony
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control	Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive	Belt drive	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt
Height	1,156 mm / 45.5 in.	1,155 mm / 45.5 in.	1,155 mm / 45.5 in.	1,155 mm / 45.5 in.	1,155 mm / 45.5 in.	1,155 mm / 45.5 in.
Length	2,499 mm / 98.4 in.	2500 mm / 98.4 in ↑	2500 mm / 98.4 in	2,500 mm / 98.4 in. ↓	2,500 mm / 98.4 in.	2,500 mm / 98.4 in.
Wet Weight	349 kg / 769 lbs	349.0 kg / 769.4 lbs	349.0 kg / 769.4 lbs	349.0 kg / 769.4 lbs	349.0 kg / 769.4 lbs	349.0 kg / 769.4 lbs
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	8.3:1 ↓	9.5:1 ↑	9.5:1	9.5:1	9.5:1
Tyres - Front	130/90 B16M/C (67H)	130/90-B16	130/90-B16	130/90-B16	130/90-B16	130/90-B16
Width	1,026 mm / 40.4 in.	1025 mm / 40.4 in ↑	1025 mm / 40.4 in	1,025 mm / 40.4 in. ↓	1,025 mm / 40.4 in.	1,025 mm / 40.4 in.
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	2-speed ↓	6-speed ↑	6-speed	6-speed
Tyres - Rear	170/70-16	170/70 B16M/C (75H)	170/70 B16M/C (75H)	170/70-B16	170/70-B16	170/70-B16
Rake	30°	30°	30°	30.0°	30.0°	30.0°
Lighting system	-	30W x 2 halogen	30W halogen headlights / 5W taillight / 18W stoplight	-	-	-
Trail	169 mm / 6.65 in	169 mm / 6.7 in.	177 mm / 7.0 in. ↑	169 mm / 6.7 in. ↓	169 mm / 6.7 in.	169 mm / 6.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Front	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	80 mm / 3.2 in	80 mm / 3.1 in.	80 mm / 3.2 in	80 mm / 3.1 in.	80 mm / 3.1 in.	80 mm / 3.1 in.
Ignition	TCDI with digital advance	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital	-
Max Torque	135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 Revolutions	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 Revolutions	135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 Revolutions

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