Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS
The Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS was a 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled Touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2018. Max torque was 107.69 ft/lbs (146.0 Nm) @ 2750 RPM.
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| Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2018 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 101.6mm x 101.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Torque | 107.69 ft/lbs (146.0 Nm) @ 2750RPM |
| Fuel System | DFI 42mm throttle bodies (2) |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder Final Drive: Carbon fiber-reinforced belt |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm hydraulic fork/5.5 in Rear: Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping/3.1 in |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II ABS Rear: Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II ABS |
| Front Tire | 130/90x16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70x16 |
| Wheelbase | 65.59 inches (1666 mm) |
| Length | 98.82 inches (2510 mm) |
| Width | 38.19 inches (970 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.7 inches (729 mm) |
| Weight | 383.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1700.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-Speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder transmission.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 130/90x16 front tire and a 170/70x16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II ABS in the front and a Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm hydraulic fork/5.5 in while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping/3.1 in. The wheelbase was 65.59 inches (1666 mm) long.
2018 Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABSEdit
The Vulcan 1700 Vaqero is based on the Vulcan 1700 Voyager and it features many original-design components like the engine shrouds, side covers, rear fender, mufflers and side opening saddlebags. The Vaquero’s numerous blacked-out parts contribute to a hard, aggressive image.