Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tire Size

The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (1700cc) takes a 130/90-B16 front tire and a 170/70-B16 rear tire.

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Key takeaways

  • Front tire: 130/90-B16.
  • Rear tire: 170/70-B16.
  • Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
  • Covers 2011-2017 (size changed across years - see table).
Front Tire130/90-B16
Rear Tire170/70-B16
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Buy tires for your Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic

These are the OEM sizes. Any tire made in the same size fits the rim - so you can shop across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and more) on price, grip, and mileage. Replace front and rear as a matched set where you can.

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic tire sizes by year

YearsFrontRear
2013-2017130/90-B16170/70-B16
2011130/90-B16170/70-B16

Frequently asked

What size tires does a Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic take?

The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic takes a 130/90-B16 front tire and a 170/70-B16 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.

Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic?

Yes - any tire made in the same size fits the rim, so you can choose across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and others) on price, grip, and mileage. Keep front and rear a matched pair where you can.

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