Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 383.1 kg (844.5 pounds)
Seat height 729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Overall length 2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Overall width 970 mm (38.2 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Frame type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front suspension 45mm hydraulic fork
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Rear wheel travel 79 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/70-16
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Displacement 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details 52° V-twin
Torque 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. DFI with dual 42mm throttle bodies
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Driveline Carbon fiber-reinforced belt