Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 - Motorcycle description sheet

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12 499 € 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 2009

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 2009 specifications

Transmission
6 stage gearbox

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
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

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Competitors

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009

Saxon WHIP 2009

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009

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Acceleration

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 Undisclosed

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 Undisclosed

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 2.8 s

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 Undisclosed

Saxon WHIP 2009 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 8.4 s

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 Undisclosed

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 Undisclosed

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 7 liters/100km (0,34 mpg)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 Undisclosed

Saxon WHIP 2009 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 6,50 liters/100km (0,36 mpg)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 7 liters/100km (0,34 mpg)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 Undisclosed

Range

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 Undisclosed

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 Undisclosed

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 357 km (222 miles)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 Undisclosed

Saxon WHIP 2009 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 291 km (181 miles)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 324 km (201 miles)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 Undisclosed

Torque

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 : 13.7 mkg

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 : 12.5 mkg

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 20.3 mkg

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 : 17.1 mkg

Saxon WHIP 2009 : 12 mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 12.5 mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 12.8 mkg

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 : 9.5 mkg

Power

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 : 74 ch (73 hp)

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 : 80 ch (78,90 hp)

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 142 ch (140 hp)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 : 100 ch (98,60 hp)

Saxon WHIP 2009 : 85 ch (83,80 hp)

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 73 ch (72 hp)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 71 ch (70 hp)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 : 73 ch (72 hp)

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

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 : 4.49 kg/ch *

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 : 3.8 kg/ch

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 2.29 kg/ch

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 : 3.25 kg/ch

Saxon WHIP 2009 : 3.02 kg/ch

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 4.35 kg/ch

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 5.07 kg/ch

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 : 3.65 kg/ch

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

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 : 23.93 kg/mkg *

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 : 24 kg/mkg

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 15.76 kg/mkg

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 : 18.71 kg/mkg

Saxon WHIP 2009 : 21.08 kg/mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 25.04 kg/mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 27.73 kg/mkg

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 : 27.68 kg/mkg

Speed

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2009 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)

Suzuki M 1500 INTRUDER 2009 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)

Triumph 2300 ROCKET III 2009 : 220 km/h (136,70 mph)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2009 : 210 km/h (130,50 mph)

Saxon WHIP 2009 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2009 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2009 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2009 : 185 km/h (115 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