Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager test: false twin
The Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager may look like the famous Harley Davidson Electra Glide, but its mechanical heritage is quite different. Because if the Japanese inherits the same aesthetic codes, it is distinguished by its engine, its chassis and its price..
Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-stroke V-twin |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1,699 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 102 × 104 mm |
| Max power | 73 hp (54 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 136 Nm at 2,750 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5: 1 |
| Distribution | Single ACT, 8 valves |
| Food | Electronic injection 2 x 46 mm |
| Ignition | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, semi-dry sump |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multidisc in oil bath, manually operated |
| Primary report | 50/33 |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| 1st | 3.077 (40/13) |
| 2nd | 1,900 (38/20) |
| 3rd | 1,407 (38/27) |
| 4th | 1,143 (32/28) |
| 5th | 0.967 (29/30) |
| 6th | 0.806 (29/36) |
| Secondary report | 2,250 (72/32), per belt |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Double steel cradle |
| Front suspension | 45mm telescopic tube fork |
| Suspension Ar | Two air-assisted shock absorbers Rebound adjustment: 4 positions |
| Front travel | 140 mm |
| Travel Ar | 80 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 300mm disc, dual piston caliper |
| Front wheel | Gasser cast aluminum rim, 21 x 3.5 " |
| Ar wheel | Gasser cast aluminum rim, 18 x 8 " |
| Front tire | 130 / 90B16M / C 67H |
| Tire Ar | 170 / 70B16M / C 75H |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,560 mm |
| Width | 995 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,665 mm |
| Saddle height | 730 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Socket angle | 30 ° |
| Hunt | 177 mm |
| Steering angle | 35 ° / 35 ° |
| Full weight | 406 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 liters |
| Instrumentation | |
| LCD screen | Gear engaged indicator light, clock, odometer, two trip meters, remaining range and average consumption indicators |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate in the |
| Colors | White "Pearl Crystal" / Silver "Metallic Phantom" |
| Price | € 20,199 |
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