KAWASAKI VN1700 Classic LT (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki VN1700 was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 2009 until the present (2023). The bike was available in several versions, like the Classic, Classic LT Nomad, Voyager, and Vaquero.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT, a cruiser motorcycle based on the Classic version fitted with the right amount of touring-oriented accessories to make the ride more comfortable.

As standard, the bike packed a round headlight up front with a chromed housing, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and 10-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In addition to the standard features, the Classic LT version had installed a large windscreen for better protection against wind and debris, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted hard panniers for extra storage.

The bike was built around a double cradle steel frame with a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm of travel and four-way adjustable twin shock absorbers on the rear with 80 mm of travel, offering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700 Classic LT had installed a 1,700cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 73 hp at 5,000 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm.