The Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 349 kg (769.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki VN1700 Light 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 68% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 95th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th 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.
349 kg — heavier than about 95% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 5%.
720 mm — taller than about 15% of Kawasaki models.
20 L — larger than about 79% 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.
2,500
2,122
18% above average.
1,025
833
23% above average.
1,155
1,175
Close to average.
1,665
1,441
16% above average.
720
801
10% below average.
130
187
30% 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
| Year released | 2012 |
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| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) |
| Torque | 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 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 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 169 mm (6.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual twin-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 349 kg (769.4 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 341 kg (751.8 lb) |
| Seat height | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,025 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,155 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,665 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Two leather saddlebags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2163 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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| Comments | Windshield |
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.