| Attribute | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2014 × | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer | Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | Reed valve. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Power (kw) | 52.9 | 52.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 136 | 136 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 104 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks 4-way | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks Rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Dual 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Trail (mm) | 177 | 177 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,665 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 382 | 382 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,465 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,025 | 1,025 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 20 |