Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
- Production years
- 2011–2026
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2026
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,700 cm³
- Power
- 82 hp (61 kW) at 5,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 383.1 kg
- Seat height
- 729 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is a cruiser produced from 2011 through 2026. For 2026, its 1700.0 cm³ liquid-cooled V-Twin makes 82 hp (61 kW) and 145.9 Nm of torque at 2750 rpm; wet weight is 383.1 kg.
The 729 mm seat height keeps the seat low, helping riders get a foot down at stops, while the 383.1 kg wet weight takes effort to manage at parking speeds. Strong torque at 2750 rpm gives the engine pull at low engine speeds. The 20.10 L tank and EPA-estimated fuel use of 6.57 L/100 km correspond to an estimated range of about 306 km. K-ACT ABS works with dual front discs, and the twin rear shocks have air assistance and four-way rebound damping.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 102.0 x 104.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,700 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 9.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with Electronic Advance
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 154 g/km CO₂
- Epa co emissions
- 4.4 CO g/km
- Epa est fuel consumption
- 6.57 L/100 km
- Power
- 82 hp (61 kW) at 5,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2140 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 145.9 Nm at 2,750 rpm
- Final drive
- Belt
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 20.1 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Overall height
- 1,290 mm
- Overall length
- 2,510 mm
- Overall width
- 970 mm
- Seat height
- 729 mm
- Wet weight
- 383.1 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,666 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
- Front suspension
- 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake
- 30.0°
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
- Rear wheel travel
- 79 mm
- Trail
- 178 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/90-16
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear tyre
- 170/70-16
Model years
2021
Torque: 146.5 Nm → 145.9 Nm; Wet weight: 379.1 kg → 406.1 kg
2022
Wet weight: 406.1 kg → 383.1 kg
2024
Torque: 145.9 Nm → 146.5 Nm
2026
Power: 73 hp (54 kW) → 82 hp (61 kW); Torque: 146.5 Nm → 145.9 Nm
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,700 cm³ | 1,700 cm³ | 1,700 cm³ | 1,700 cm³ | 1,700 cm³ | 1,700 cm³ |
| Power | 73 hp (54 kW) | 73 hp (54 kW) | 73 hp (54 kW) | 73 hp (54 kW) | 73 hp (54 kW) | 82 hp (61 kW) |
| Torque | 145.9 Nm | 145.9 Nm | 145.9 Nm | 146.5 Nm | 146.5 Nm | 145.9 Nm |
| Wet weight | 406.1 kg | 383.1 kg | 383.1 kg | 383.1 kg | 383.1 kg | 383.1 kg |
| Seat height | 729 mm | 729 mm | 729 mm | 729 mm | 729 mm | 729 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
At 729 mm, the seat makes it easier to get a foot down when stopped.
Low-rpm torque
The engine delivers 145.9 Nm at 2750 rpm, providing strong pull without needing high engine speeds.
ABS braking
K-ACT ABS is paired with dual front discs and four-piston calipers.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speeds
At 383.1 kg wet, the Vaquero takes considerable effort to maneuver while parking or walking it around.
Limited travel at the rear
The rear wheel has 79 mm of travel, leaving less suspension movement to absorb large bumps.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
729 mm
Approx. loaded height
699 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 20.1 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
365 km
With 10% reserve
329 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero make?
It makes 82 hp (61 kW).
What is the torque of the 2026 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
It produces 145.9 Nm at 2750 rpm.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero weigh?
Its wet weight is 383.1 kg.
What is the estimated range of the 2026 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
With its 20.10 L tank and EPA-estimated fuel consumption of 6.57 L/100 km, its estimated range is about 306 km.
