The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, power of 73.8 hp (53.8 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 345 kg (760.7 lb).
Key specifications
2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014Model years
1,700 ccDisplacement
73.8 hpPower
146.4 Nm @ 2,250 rpmTorque
345 kgWet weight
721 mmSeat height
20.1 LFuel tank
1,666 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20092010201220132014
Year-specific specification changes
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
20102012Double disc
2013Single disc. Dual twin-piston calipers
2014Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2010201443mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Power
201473.8 hp (53.8 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Rear brakes
20102012Single disc
2013Single disc. twin-piston caliper
2014Single disc
Rear suspension
20102014Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Torque
20122014146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,250 rpm
Wet weight
20102014345.2 kg (761 lb)
Clutch
2014Wet multi-disc, manual
Ignition
20102014TCBI with Digital Advance
Seat height
20102014719 mm (28.3 inches)
Trail
20122013170 mm (6.7 inches)
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 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.
Engine power73.8 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Displacement1,700 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 148% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Wet weight345 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 66% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height721 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity20.1 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,700 cc • Liquid cooled • 73.8 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,666 mmSeat 721 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 170/70-16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
130/90-16 |
| Rear tire size |
170/70-16 |
| Front tire width |
130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
16 in |
| Rear tire width |
170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Rear rim diameter |
16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.214 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
213.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
43.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
0.98:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category |
Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) |
| Power |
73.8 hp (53.8 kW) |
| Torque |
146.4 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,250 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) |
| Ignition |
TCDI with digital advance |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front suspension |
43mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension |
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel |
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
79 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rake |
30.0° |
| Trail |
169 mm (6.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire |
130/90-16 |
| Rear tire |
170/70-16 |
| Wheels |
Alloy, 10 spokes |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
345 kg (760.7 lb) |
| Seat height |
721 mm (28.4 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width |
1,026 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,156 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed |
185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Luster Beige/Pearl Crystal White |
| Exhaust system |
Twin, stacked |
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