Whether looking to riding around town or to escape the city for the day, the Classic offers a great V-Twin pulse, effortless handling and timeless looks. General information Model: Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Year: 2009 Category: Custom / cruiser Rating: Do you know this bike? Click here to rate it. We miss 1 vote to show the rating. Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category. Engine and transmission Displacement: 1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) Engine type: V2 Stroke: 4 Torque: 135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM Compression: 9.5:1 Bore x stroke: 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) Fuel system: Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies Valves per cylinder: 4 Fuel control: SOHC Starter: Electric Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump Cooling system: Liquid Gearbox: 6-speed Transmission type final drive: Shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual Physical measures Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 345.0 kg (760.7 pounds) Seat height: 721 mm (28.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Overall height: 1,156 mm (45.5 inches) Overall length: 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) Overall width: 1,026 mm (40.4 inches) Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches) Wheelbase: 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) Chassis and dimensions Frame type: Double-cradle, steel Rake (fork angle): 30.0° Front suspension: 43mm hydraulic fork Front suspension travel: 140 mm (5.5 inches) Rear suspension: Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping Rear suspension travel: 79 mm (3.1 inches) Front tyre dimensions: 130/90-16 Rear tyre dimensions: 170/70-16 Front brakes: Double disc Rear brakes: Single disc Speed and acceleration Other specifications Fuel capacity: 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)