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KawasakiVulcan 1700 Vaquero

2011-present · ABS

Power
82hp
@ 5,000 rpm
Torque
145.9Nm
@ 2,750 rpm
Weight
383kg
wet
Engine
1,700cc
2 cyl · 52° V-twin SOHC
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Launch price (US MSRP at 2011 launch)USD 16,499

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The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is listed for 2011-present, in 1 version. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2011-present · ABS): 1,700 cc, 82 hp, 145.9 Nm, and 383 kg.

Engine

Engine
1700cc V-twin
Displacement
1,700 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
52° V-twin SOHC
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed w/ overdrive
Gears
6
Final drive
belt

Performance

Power
82 hp
Power (metric)
61.2 kW
Peak power at
5,000 rpm
Torque
145.9 Nm
Peak torque at
2,750 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
45mm telescopic fork (Showa, current-gen), non-adjustable, 5.5in (140mm) travel
Rear suspension
Twin air-assisted shocks, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 3.1in (79mm) travel
Front tire
130/90-16
Rear tire
170/70-16

Brakes

System
Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology (K-ACT) linked ABS, front-to-rear
Front
Dual 300mm discs, dual 4-piston calipers
Rear
Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
383 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
729 mm
Fuel capacity
20.1 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

Videos

2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero in Metallic Spark Black Overview and Review

Mainland Cycle Center · 2018 · Watch on YouTube