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| Model: | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 146.44 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2250 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Physical measures |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 345.0 kg (760.7 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 721 mm (28.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,156 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1,026 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Rake (fork angle): | 30.0° |
| Front suspension: | 43mm hydraulic fork |
| Front suspension travel: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear suspension travel: | 79 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 170/70-16 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons) |
| Color options: | Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Luster Beige/Pearl Crystal White |
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(65.3 out of 100)