Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS

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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


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.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1700.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 ABS[edit | edit source]

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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.