The Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 365.1 kg (804.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 148% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 76% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,700 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.
365.1 kg — heavier than about 96% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 4%.
721 mm — taller than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
20.1 L — larger than about 84% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,499
2,122
18% above average.
1,466
1,175
25% above average.
1,666
1,441
16% above average.
721
801
10% below average.
140
187
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-B16 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-B16 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.98:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) |
| Torque | 136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 104 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle, steel |
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| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Rake | 30.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 365.1 kg (804.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 721 mm (28.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,466 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, red/beige |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.