Product description
Packed with Style, Thrumming with Power
The stunningly beautiful Vulcan 1700 Classic cruiser evokes that certain feeling in riders: one that beckons you aboard with its gorgeous curves and drop-dead custom styling and says lets ride. Its beautiful from so many angles from its raked front end to the fat rear fender complemented by a fat rear tire exemplifying classic boulevard styling. And the deep paintwork, thick chrome and detail touches will rock your world the first time you lay eyeballs upon it.
But the jewel in the crown is the Classics advanced technology and staggering functionality, led by a 103.7-inch V-twin engine that throbs with power. This a big-inch cruiser with the type of top-shelf performance and reliability that totally backs up its bad-ass boulevard look.
Like its Vulcan 1700 brethren, the Classics V-twin dominates the proceedings with a thoroughly retro look as well as asphalt-wrinkling output. The heart of the matter is a pair of massive pistons moving within two liquid-cooled but beautifully finned cylinder blocks arrayed at 52 degrees for optimum balance and a distinct V-twin thump. Internal dimensions are thoroughly long-stroke 102 x 104mm for mammoth low- and mid-range power, exactly the sort of big-inch thrust and V-twin feel cruiser riders crave.
Working with a powerful ECU and a smart fuel injection system, the electronic throttle valve enhances response without detracting from the engines distinctive V-twin feel, delivering ultra-precise intake flow to the engine under nearly any conditions.
The system utilizes an Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) and a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), which feed data to the ECU that adjusts the throttle plates to tailor intake airflow accordingly. The system offers a natural throttle feel because the APS is activated by a throttle body pulley connected by cables to the throttle grip. The 1700 Classics fuel injection uses one sensor in place of the usual three for simplicity and weight savings. Besides the obvious advantages of fuel injection, such as improved fuel economy and automatic altitude mixture adjustment, the system also permits easy hands-off warm-up and idle speed control. This cruising-oriented machine features FI and exhaust tuning optimized to deliver peak torque at a lower rpm ideal for urban or backroad environments.
A quiet and smooth six-speed transmission features overdriven fifth and sixth gears that contribute to more relaxed riding and better fuel economy at highway speeds. The Vulcan 1700 Classic transfers power from the transmission to the rear wheel through a narrow carbon fiber final drive belt with 40-percent higher tensile strength than a Kevlar unit of the same width.
Designed to be as light and slim as possible, the Classics single backbone double cradle frame offers a short seat-to-steering head distance, with a correspondingly short wheelbase. That easy-reach handlebar facilitates slow-speed maneuvering and helps maximize rider confidence. Adding to the light and easy handling are suspension components matched to the Vulcan 1700 Classics intended mission. An elegantly simple rear swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks provides 3.1 inches of rear suspension travel, and features air spring preload and four-way rebound adjustment. Up front, a large 43mm fork offers precise steering feedback, a supple ride and 5.5 inches of travel.
The Vulcan 1700 Classic rolls on nine-spoke cast wheels that run fat, tubeless tires 130/90 front and 170/70 rear that complement its muscular styling. Dual 300mm front disc brakes featuring twin-piston calipers and a single 300mm rear disc brake with a two-piston caliper help bring this stylish machine to steady, powerful stops.
Packed with technology and blessed with the sort of jaw-dropping looks thatll keep you the envy of your riding buddies, the Vulcan 1700 Classic is the perfect cruising package. Just try not to drool on it.
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Engine
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin
Displacement
1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x Stroke
102 x 104mm
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Maximum Torque
108 lb-ft @ 2250
Cooling System
Liquid, plus cooling fins
Induction
Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission
Six-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Frame Type
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake/Trail
30 / 6.7 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel
43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front Tire Size
130/90×16
Rear Tire Size
170/70×16
Brakes, front / rear
Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length
98.4 in.
Overall width
40.4 in.
Overall height
45.5 in.
Ground clearance
5.1 in.
Seat height
28.3 in.
Wheelbase
65.6 in.
Curb weight
761 lbs.**
Fuel capacity
5.3 gal.
Color Choices
Ebony
Warranty
12 months
Good Times Protection Plan
12, 24, 36 or 48 months
**
Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90-percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
Engine
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin
Displacement
1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x Stroke
102 x 104mm
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Maximum Torque
108 lb-ft @ 2250
Cooling System
Liquid, plus cooling fins
Induction
Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission
Six-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Frame Type
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake/Trail
30 / 6.7 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel
43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front Tire Size
130/90×16
Rear Tire Size
170/70×16
Brakes, front / rear
Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length
98.4 in.
Overall width
40.4 in.
Overall height
45.5 in.
Ground clearance
5.1 in.
Seat height
28.3 in.
Wheelbase
65.6 in.
Curb weight
761 lbs.**
Fuel capacity
5.3 gal.
Color Choices
Ebony
Warranty
12 months
Good Times Protection Plan
12, 24, 36 or 48 months
**
Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90-percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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