Engine
| Type |
4-stroke, V-Twin |
| Displacement |
1,700cc |
| Bore and Stroke |
102.0 x 104.0 mm |
| Cooling |
Liquid, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Valve System |
SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System |
Digital fuel injection with dual 42 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition |
TCBI with digital advance |
| Lubrication |
Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) |
Drivetrain
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| Transmission |
6-speed with overdrive |
| Final Drive |
Carbon fiber belt |
| Primary Reduction Ratio |
1.515 (50/33) |
| Gear Ratio: 1st |
2.933 (44/15) |
| Gear Ratio: 2nd |
1.900 (38/20) |
| Gear Ratio: 3rd |
1.407 (38/27) |
| Gear Ratio: 4th |
1.143 (32/28) |
| Gear Ratio: 5th |
0.967 (29/30) |
| Gear Ratio: 6th |
0.806 (29/36) |
| Final Reduction Ratio |
2.250 (72/32) |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-disc, manual |
Frame
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| Type |
Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Wheel Travel: Front |
140 mm (5.5 in.) |
| Tire: Front |
130/90-B16 |
| Wheel Travel: Rear |
80 mm (3.1 in.) |
| Tire: Rear |
170/70-B16 |
| Caster (Rake) |
30º |
| Trail |
177 mm (7.0 in.) |
| Steering Angle (Left/Right) |
35º / 35º |
Suspension
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| Suspension, Front |
45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Suspension, Rear |
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping |
Brakes
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| Front: Type |
Dual 300 mm discs |
| Front: Caliper |
Dual 4-piston caliper |
| Rear: Type |
Single 300 mm disc |
| Rear: Caliper |
Twin-piston caliper |
Dimensions
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| Overall Length |
2,510 mm (98.8 in.) |
| Overall Width |
970 mm (38.2 in.) |
| Overall Height |
1,290 mm (50.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase |
1,665 mm (65.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance |
145 mm (5.7 in.) |
| Seat Height |
730 mm (28.7 in.) |
| Curb Mass** |
379 kg (835.6 lbs.) |
| Fuel Capacity |
20 litres (4.4 gal.) |
** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)
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| Maximum Power‡ |
61 kW {82 PS} / 5,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque‡ |
146 N.m {14.9 kgf.m} / 2,750 rpm |
‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.
Details
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| Warranty |
36 months warranty |
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
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| Good Times Protection Plan |
Up to 48 months more |
MSRP*
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| Candy Plasma BlueVN1700JCFA |
$19,199 |
| Metallic Spark BlackVN1700JCF |
$19,199 |
* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
** The amount indicated as "Your price" may include an optional instant Mega Cash credit that is deducted from the manufacturer's suggested retail price before taxes. This promotion is time limited and certain conditions will apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer not available on financed purchases and cannot be combined with any other special offers. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.