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Specifications
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012
  • 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 : 349 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
  • Front wheel : 130 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 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
  • Options/Equipment
  • Brake assist : ABS de série
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Acceleration

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 Undisclosed
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 8.4 s
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 Undisclosed
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 Undisclosed
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 Undisclosed
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 Undisclosed
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 Undisclosed
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 5,60 liters/100km (0,42 mpg)
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 5,60 liters/100km (0,42 mpg)
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 8 liters/100km (0,29 mpg)
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 Undisclosed
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 Undisclosed
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 Undisclosed

Range

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 Undisclosed
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 338 km (210 miles)
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 318 km (198 miles)
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 279 km (173 miles)
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 Undisclosed
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 Undisclosed
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 Undisclosed

Torque

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 : 13.7 mkg
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 13.2 mkg
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 12.8 mkg
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 21.25 mkg
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 : 15 mkg
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 : 14.2 mkg
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 : 13.8 mkg

Power

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 : 74 ch (73 hp)
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 81 ch (79,90 hp)
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 81 ch (79,90 hp)
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 106 ch (104,50 hp)
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 : 89 ch (87,80 hp)
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 : 92 ch (90,70 hp)
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 : 71 ch (70 hp)

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

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 : 4.55 kg/ch *
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 4.08 kg/ch
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 4.01 kg/ch
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 3.43 kg/ch
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 : 3.93 kg/ch
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 : 3.73 kg/ch
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 : 4.88 kg/ch

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

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 : 24.23 kg/mkg *
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 24.7 kg/mkg
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 25 kg/mkg
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 16.85 kg/mkg
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 : 23 kg/mkg
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 : 23.8 kg/mkg
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 : 24.75 kg/mkg

Speed

Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer 2012 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)
Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2012 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)
Harley-Davidson 1690 DYNA SWITCHBACK FLD 2012 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)
Triumph 2300 ROCKET III Touring 2012 : 200 km/h (124,30 mph)
Victory (USA) 1700 HARD-BALL 2012 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)
Victory (USA) 1700 CROSS ROADS 2012 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)
Indian 1720 CHIEF VINTAGE 2012 : 150 km/h (93,20 mph)
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