2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Classic LT, Modern cruiser with a touch of tradition ready for travelingSharing can be half the fun. If you are looking for the ideal platform to spend the day on the road with a partner, Kawasaki s new 2009 Vulcan® 1700 Classic LT is the motorcycle you seek. Building on the innovative Vulcan 1700 Classic, the LT adds just the right amount of accoutrements a large windshield, leather saddlebags and a backrest to make any solo or two-up venture around town or on the highway blissful. The striking, top-grain, reinforced cowhide saddlebags are the core of the Classic LT s touring package. The leather is carefully selected to minimize flaws and deep-dyed to prevent scraping off the finish. These ideally-sized bags feature a slant-top opening held shut by two 1.5-inch wide leather straps fitted with chrome buckles and stealth quick-release fasteners. Rolled and riveted lid tops along with metal reinforced upper edges on the bags help maintain shape and keep unwanted moisture out of the bags.Comfortable seats for the rider and passenger are a must on a cruiser able to tackle anything from daily commuting to daytrips with a partner. The Classic LT has the seats along with a classic-style backrest to keep the passenger relaxed and smiling as the miles tick by. Detailed with chrome plated brass studs to match the bags, the classically styled seat and backrest blend attractive visual appearance with comfort. A large, optically correct, acrylic plastic windshield rounds out the 1700 Classic LT additions. It offers adjustable height and delivers serious wind protection and smooth airflow around the rider and passenger. Its lighter, more compact frame holds a newly designed 1700cc engine based on that of the mighty Vulcan 2000. However, it uses a SOHC rather than push-rod actuated OHV arrangement. This permits fast revving and quick acceleration from the 1700cc engine delivering superior passing performance at highway speeds. The new engine s increase in compression, displacement and long-stroke design means significant torque and power gains over its predecessor. On the technology leading edge, Kawasaki s first fully electronic throttle valve system makes its debut on the new Vulcan 1700. Together with the fuel injection system, the electronic throttle valve offers smooth, natural engine response by enabling the ECU to deliver an ultra-precise metering of both fuel and air to the engine. It also provides accurate cold-engine idling speed control, reduces rider fatigue and retains the natural throttle feel. The system utilizes dual sensors; an Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) on the throttle body and a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) on the throttle. Both of these sensors feed data to the ECU, which in turn adjusts the throttle plates with exacting precision. The system is capable of functioning on one set of data alone, offering redundancy in the unlikely event of a sensor failure. More cutting edge tech