CruiserModel year 2026Global version
Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS

Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS

Cruiser · 1700 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 19,999 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices
Variant
VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO ABS

Specifications

Engine9 items

Engine configuration
4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled
Engine displacement
1700ccSource wording: 1,700cc
Bore × stroke
102.0 x 104.0mm
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Maximum power
82hpSource wording: 82 hp¹ @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum torque
145.89NmSource wording: 107.6 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Fuel system
DFI® with 42mm throttle bodies (2)
Ignition
TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system
Liquid-cooledSource wording: 4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled

Fuel and transmission3 items

Transmission
6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Final drive
Carbon fiber-reinforced belt
Fuel tank capacity
20.06LSource wording: 5.3 gal

Equipment3 items

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

Chassis, brakes and suspension8 items

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

Dimensions and weight7 items

Length
2509.52mmSource wording: 98.8 in
Width
970.28mmSource wording: 38.2 in
Height
1290.32mmSource wording: 50.8 in
Ground clearance
144.78mmSource wording: 5.7 in
Seat height
728.98mmSource wording: 28.7 in
Ready-to-ride weight
383.06kgSource wording: 844.5 lb*
Wheelbase
1666.24mmSource wording: 65.6 in

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