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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VN 1700 Classic LT | 
			
				| Years: | 2009-10 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | 
			
					
						| Exhaust: | Twin, stacked | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | TCDI with digital advance | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Belt drive | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 | 
			
					
						| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.250:1 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS | 
			
					
						| Wheels: | Alloy, 10 spokes | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 30° | 
			
					
						| Steering Angle (left/right): | 35° / 35° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 169 mm / 6.65 in | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 720 mm / 28.3 in | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 362 kg / 793 lbs | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres/ 5.3 US gal. |