2009 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic LT technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: VN 1700 Classic LT
Years: 2009-10
Engine: Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1700 cc / 103.7 in
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 104 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Exhaust: Twin, stacked
Induction: Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2
Ignition: TCDI with digital advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Belt drive
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.250:1
Frame: Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone
Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.2 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS
Wheels: Alloy, 10 spokes
Front Tyre: 130/90 B16M/C (67H)
Rear Tyre: 170/70 B16M/C (75H)
Rake: 30°
Steering Angle (left/right): 35° / 35°
Trail: 169 mm / 6.65 in
Dimensions: Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in
Wheelbase: 1665 mm / 65.6 in
Seat Height: 720 mm / 28.3 in
Wet Weight: 362 kg / 793 lbs
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres/ 5.3 US gal.

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