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Specifications forKawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS
Specifications	Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS Kawasaki · 2026
Engine
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance.	1,700cc 1,700cc
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain.	61.15kW 82 hp¹ @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power.	145.89Nm 107.6 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine configuration	4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled
Bore × stroke	102.0 x 104.0mm
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	DFI® with 42mm throttle bodies (2)
Ignition	TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled
Dimensions and weight
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight.	383.06kg 844.5 lb*
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature.	728.98mm 28.7 in
Length	2509.52mm 98.8 in
Width	970.28mm 38.2 in
Height	1290.32mm 50.8 in
Ground clearance	144.78mm 5.7 in
Wheelbase	1666.24mm 65.6 in
Consumption and drivetrain
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption.	20.06L 5.3 gal
Chassis, brakes and suspension
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable.	Yes Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS · Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS
Front suspension	45mm Showa telescopic fork/5.5 in
Rear suspension	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way adjustable rebound damping/3.1 in
Front tyre	130/90-16
Rear tyre	170/70-16
Front brake	Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS
Rear brake	Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS
Frame	Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Steering angle / trail	30°/7.0 in
Fuel and transmission
Transmission	6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Final drive	Carbon fiber-reinforced belt
Equipment
Rider aids	Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology (K-ACT) ABS
Equipment	Integrated audio system with SiriusXM and intercom headset compatibility
Available colours	Metallic Brilliant Golden Black
Data source	Specification source

Specifications forKawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS
Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS
Engine
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance.
1,700cc 1,700cc
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain.
61.15kW 82 hp¹ @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power.
145.89Nm 107.6 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine configuration
4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled
Bore × stroke
102.0 x 104.0mm
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Fuel system
DFI® with 42mm throttle bodies (2)
Ignition
TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled
Dimensions and weight
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight.
383.06kg 844.5 lb*
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature.
728.98mm 28.7 in
Length
2509.52mm 98.8 in
Width
970.28mm 38.2 in
Height
1290.32mm 50.8 in
Ground clearance
144.78mm 5.7 in
Wheelbase
1666.24mm 65.6 in
Consumption and drivetrain
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption.
20.06L 5.3 gal
Chassis, brakes and suspension
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable.
Yes Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS · Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS
Front suspension
45mm Showa telescopic fork/5.5 in
Rear suspension
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way adjustable rebound damping/3.1 in
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
170/70-16
Front brake
Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS
Rear brake
Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS
Frame
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Steering angle / trail
30°/7.0 in
Fuel and transmission
Transmission
6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Final drive
Carbon fiber-reinforced belt
Equipment
Rider aids
Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology (K-ACT) ABS
Equipment
Integrated audio system with SiriusXM and intercom headset compatibility
Available colours
Metallic Brilliant Golden Black
Data source
Specification source

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