2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 LT
Humble, Not Huge
Tech Spec
Evolution
For two decades, Kawasaki has offered the largest production V-twin on the planet. With the new 1700, however, the focus appears to be shifting from size to performance
Rivals
Boulevard C109RT, Honda VTX1800T, Star Stratoliner S and Road Star Silverado S, Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
| TECH |
| Price | $13,799 (as tested) |
| Engine type | l-c 50-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train | SOHC, 8v |
| Displacement | 1700cc |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 104.0mm |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Belt |
| Claimed horsepower | 79 bhp @ 4500 rpm |
| Clamed torque | 105 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm |
| Frame | Steel double-cradle |
| Front suspension | 43mm Showa telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin Showa shocks with adjustable air |
| | pressure and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Tokico four-piston calipers, 300mm discs |
| Rear brake | Two-piston Tokico caliper, 300mm disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 Bridgestone Exedra G721 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 Bridgestone Exedra G722 |
| Rake/trail | 30.0 deg./6.7 in. |
| Seat height | 28.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 gal. |
| Claimed weight (tank full/empty) | 798/766 lbs. |
| Colors | Blue/beige, green/beige |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 24 mo. |
Contact
Kawasaki Motor Corp
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949.770.0400
www.kawasaki.com
Verdict 3.5 stars out of 5
It's not Kawasaki's biggest Vulcan, just their best.
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