Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

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Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
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Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

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Japan cruiser in a new edition

With the VN 900, Kawasaki presents the cruiser bestseller in 2008. With the VN 2000 the V2 chopper with the largest displacement. The VN 1700 is intended to close the gap between baby cruisers and big twins.

Honestly, you would have expected a lot from Kawasaki. Jet skis with turbo two-stroke engines, the secondary utilization of the MotoGP engine in a city scooter. The main thing is speed and power. As you know from Frankenstein’s daughters, the Z models from the seventies, to the current 193 hp ZZR 1400 rocket. And now that: the best-selling cruiser and the largest V2 chopper come from Kawasaki. Times change. And, krrrk, the VN 1700 Classic also reminds you that it is one of those other Kawas with running boards paddling across the asphalt. One of the decelerated. Of course, the new one initially fulfills the role that its predecessor, the VN 1600, has played up to now: the price and technical bridge between the VN 900 (7900 euros, 50 hp) and the VN 2000 (14,000 euros, 94 hp). After all: At 12,675 euros, the VN 1700 remains at the price level of the 1600 series, with 75 hp it also takes on its top performance, but thanks to the increased displacement, it increases the torque from 125 to 135 Nm.

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Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

Driving report Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic
Japan cruiser in a new edition

Technical data – Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

engine

Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke 55-degree V-engine, crankshaft lying transversely, two balance shafts, each one overhead, chain-driven camshaft, four valves per cylinder, rocker arm, dry sump lubrication, injection, ø 42 mm, regulated catalytic converter with secondary air system, alternator 655 W, battery 12 V / 18 Ah, hydraulically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, toothed belt, secondary ratio 72:32.
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm
Cubic capacity 1700 cm³
Compression ratio 9.5: 1
Rated output 55.0 kW (75 PS) at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque 135 Nm at 2750 rpm

landing gear

Double loop frame made of steel, telescopic fork, ø 43 mm, two-arm swing arm made of steel, two spring struts, adjustable rebound damping, double disc brake at the front, ø 300 mm, double-piston floating calipers, disc brake at the rear, ø 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 16; 4.50 x 16
Tires 130/90 16; 170/70 16

Dimensions + weights

Wheelbase 1665 mm, steering head angle 60.0 degrees, caster 169 mm, spring travel f / r 140/80 mm, seat height 720 mm, tank capacity 20.0 liters.
Guarantee: two years
Color: Black
Price: 12,495 euros
Additional costs: 180 euros

Noticed

plus:

+ Drive of easy-care toothed belts
+ Sitting position comfortable
+ Low vibrations
+ Large range thanks to the 20 liter tank

minus:

– Performance for 1700 cm³ displacement at the lower limit
– Processing of chrome panels made of plastic

Model variants – The VN 1700 family

Cruising is good, cruising longer is better? Those with a passion for tourism can have the Classic Tourer version of the VN 1700 equipped ex works to make them travel-friendly and more suitable for passengers. However: wind protection, luggage and good relationships with the escort all have a financial impact. A whopping 2300 euros surcharge are due for the travel package.

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