Segment: Clasic
Production years: 2011, 2012
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The 2012 MY Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic embodies all the elements you would expect from a classic cruising motorcycle. A muscular, chrome finished V-twin catches your glance from the very start, coupled with the twin-barreled, single-sided exhaust system. The modern fuel injection and some fine-tuning in the exhaust department maximize the Vulcan's "asphalt-wrinkling" capabilities.
The double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone steel frame makes it easily maneuverable on the tight city streets, but sturdy enough to be taken on long highway trips as well. Also, the 9-spoke cast wheels allow the rider use of tubeless tires, to further accentuate the muscular overall styling of the bike and making a flat tire less of a big problem.
Whether you want to take a stroll on the boulevard at the end of the day, or you want to take a week-long cruise across the continent, the 2012 MY Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic is a great choice.
KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Classic 2011-2012
KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Classic 1700
| engine specs | Type: | four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin | Displacement: | 1700 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 4.0x4.1 in OR 102 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9:5:1 | Horsepower: | 75/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 100/2750 lb-ft/RPM OR 136/2750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI, dual 42 mm throttle bodies |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 speed, overdrive | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | carbon fiber belt |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Front Suspension: | 43 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping | Front Brake: | dual 300 mm discs | Rear Brake: | single 300 mm disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 98.4 in OR 2499 mm | Overall Width: | 40.4 in OR 1026 mm | Seat Height: | 28.3 in OR 719 mm | Wheelbase: | 65.6 in OR 1666 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in OR 130 mm | Weight: | 761 lbs OR 345 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5.3 gallons OR 20.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 130/90-B16 | Rear: | 170/70-B16 |
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