Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 - Motorcycle description sheet

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13 599 € in France

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Performance

Max speed : environ 180 km/h (111,80 mph)

Specifications

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011

Chassis
Frame : Double steel cradle
Fuel capacity : 20 liters (5,28 US gallons)
Seat height : 720 mm (28,35 in)
Length : 2 500 mm (98,43 in)
Width : 1 025 mm (40,35 in)
Min height : 1 155 mm (45,47 in)
Wheelbase : 1 665 mm (65,55 in)
Curb mass : 345 kg

Front axle
Telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm (1.69 in), Wheel travel : 140 mm (5,51 in)
Braking 2 discs Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper (double clamps)
Front wheel : 130 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 specifications

Transmission
6 stage gearbox
Secondary belt drive

Rear axle
double combiné à assistance pneumatique, Wheel travel : 80 mm (3,15 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel : 170 / 70 - 16 → Order this type of tire

Motor
two-cylinder V-shape , 4 strokes
Cooling system : liquid
Injection Ø 46 mm
1 ACT
4 valves per cylinder
1 700 cc (Bore x stroke: 102 x 104 mm)
74 ch (73 hp) to 5 000 rpm
13,70 mkg to 2 750 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 4.49 kg/ch
Weight / torque ratio : approximately 23.93 kg/mkg

Options/Equipment
Brake assist : ABS de série

exhaust motor fluid electricity filtration braking Chain kit

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Competitors

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011

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Acceleration

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 Undisclosed

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 6.3 s

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 Undisclosed

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 6,50 liters/100km (0,36 mpg)

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 5,50 liters/100km (0,43 mpg)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 Undisclosed

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 Undisclosed

Range

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 291 km (181 miles)

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 309 km (192 miles)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 Undisclosed

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 Undisclosed

Torque

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 : 13.7 mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 12.5 mkg

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 14.2 mkg

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 : 17.1 mkg

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 : 16.1 mkg

Power

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 : 74 ch (73 hp)

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 73 ch (72 hp)

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 89 ch (87,80 hp)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 : 100 ch (98,60 hp)

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 : 98 ch (96,60 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio * Ratio calculated from full weight

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 : 4.49 kg/ch *

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 4.35 kg/ch

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 3.34 kg/ch

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 : 3.25 kg/ch

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 : 3.19 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio * Ratio calculated from full weight

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 : 23.93 kg/mkg *

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 25.04 kg/mkg

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 20.63 kg/mkg

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 : 18.71 kg/mkg

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 : 19.13 kg/mkg

Speed

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2011 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2011 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)

Victory (USA) VEGAS 1700 2011 : 170 km/h (105,60 mph)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2011 : 210 km/h (130,50 mph)

Triumph 1700 Thunderbird Storm 2011 : 200 km/h (124,30 mph)

Comparison

Review (5)

nomade Model 2011

Bel engin , je regrette juste la dimension des sacoches (hauteur ) limitée par les pots superposés. Sinon un vrai plaisir ! après la 1600 tourer le poids ne me gêne pas ! 11/05/2020 17:38 Rating : 4/5 Respond to nomade

sortie d'echappement.

mouley53 Model 2009

Bonjour, j'ai percer 2 gros troue sur chaque pot un sur l'arrivée et le second sur la sortie (le son un peu mieux) .Est ce que j'ai fait une gaffe? Merci. 10/05/2014 22:39 Rating : 4/5 Respond to mouley53

changer le son du moteur ( style harley)

mouley53 Model 2009

Bonjour,super moto. Un peu lourd et le moteur vibre un peu. 10/05/2014 18:16 Rating : 4/5 Respond to mouley53

RokyBaboa29 Model 2009

Elle est magnifique et tres maniable vacances agréables assurées avec ma femme ...... 03/27/2010 17:21 Rating : 5/5 Respond to RokyBaboa29

polux Model 2009

elle est belle je sent que l on va se faire plaisir avec ma femme polux du 11 12/06/2009 08:16 Rating : 5/5 Respond to polux

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