The Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer was especially designed for long journeys. It is equipped with a comprehensive list of features which help you travel long distances in full comfort.

Among them you’ll find a pair of generous saddlebags made of leather, a tall windshield and a 20 Liters fuel tank.

At the heart of the motorcycle sits a 1700 cc, liquid-cooled, 4 - stroke V-twin, SOHC, 8 Valves engine with fuel injection. The engine generates a maximum power of 55 KW 74 PS at 5,000 rpm and 135 Nm (13.7 Kgfm) of torque at 2,750 rpm. All this power is kept under control by a 6-speed transmission with wet, multidisc clutch. The engine is housed by a double cradle steel frame.

You also get front and rear disc brakes and 130/90B16M/C 67H front and 170/70B16M/C 75H rear tires.

Hit the jump for more information on the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer.

2014 Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2014 Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer
  • Engine/Motor: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin
  • Horsepower: 74
  • Torque: 100
  • Transmission: 6-speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Overview

VN1700 Light Tourer

Grab your stuff and go with the distance ready, mile hungry Light Tourer featuring additional touring screen and capacious leather saddlebags as standard.

2014 Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer Key Features:

Windshield lower kit

Provides additional wind protection for the lower body.

Windshield

Measures 61cm H x 58cm W with additional height adjustment. Optional emblem 062TPU0001 shown (sold separately).

Saddlebags

Top quality leather and workmanship. HDPE liner and formed backpanel keep saddlebags in perfect shape. Approx 2 x 15 litres. Dimensions: L-50cm x H-25cm x D-20cm. Type: 2 buckles.

Specifications

Engine type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin

Displacement

1,700 cm3

Bore x stroke

102 x 104 mm

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Valve/Induction system

SOHC, 8 valves

Fuel system

Fuel injection: ø42 mm x 2

Ignition

Digital

Starting

Electric

Lubrication

Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Maximum power

55 kW 74 PS / 5,000 rpm

Maximum torque

135 Nm 13.7 kgfm / 2,750 rpm

Transmission

6-speed, return

Final Drive

Belt

Primary reduction ratio

1.515 (50/33)

Gear ratios: 1st

3.077 (40/13)

Gear ratios: 2nd

1.900 (38/20)

Gear ratios: 3rd

1.407 (38/27)

Gear ratios: 4th

1.143 (32/28)

Gear ratios: 5th

0.967 (29/30)

Gear ratios: 6th

0.806 (29/36)

Final reduction ratio

2.250 (72/32)

Clutch

Wet multi-disc, manual

Frame type

Double-cradle, steel

Rake/Trail

30° / 169 mm

Wheel travel, front

140 mm

Wheel travel, rear

80 mm

Tyre, front

130/90B16M/C 67H

Tyre, rear

170/70B16M/C 75H

Steering angle, left / right

35° / 35°

Brakes, front

Dual 300 mm discs. Dual twin-piston

Brakes, rear

Single 300 mm disc. Twin-piston

Suspension, front

43 mm telescopic fork

Suspension, rear

Swingarm with twin air-assisted adjustable shocks. Rebound damping: 4-way

Dimensions (L x W x H)

2,500 mm x 1,025 mm x 1,155 mm

Wheelbase

1,665 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm

Fuel capacity

20 litres

Seat height

720 mm

Curb Mass

349 kg

Colors

Ebony


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