Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- Production years
- 2009–2024
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2024
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,700 cm³
- Power
- 73 hp (54 kW) at 5,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 406.1 kg
- Seat height
- 729 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is a touring motorcycle produced from 2009 through 2024. The 2024 model has a liquid-cooled 1700.0 cm³ four-stroke V-twin, producing 73 hp (54 kW) and 145.9 Nm of torque at 2750 rpm, with a wet weight of 406.1 kg.
Peak torque arrives at 2750 rpm, so the engine’s strongest pull is available without revving it high. The 729 mm seat height can make it easier to get both feet down, while the bike’s weight makes low-speed maneuvering more demanding. Saddle bags and a top box provide touring storage, and the belt final drive avoids chain cleaning and adjustment. The rear shocks have air assistance and four-way rebound damping, allowing their response to be adjusted.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- 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 digital advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi dry sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 73 hp (54 kW) at 5,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1798 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
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags, top box
- Fuel capacity
- 20.1 L
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Overall height
- 1,549 mm
- Overall length
- 2,560 mm
- Overall width
- 996 mm
- Seat height
- 729 mm
- Wet weight
- 406.1 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,664 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
- Front suspension
- 45mm Showa telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake
- 30.0°
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
- Rear wheel travel
- 79 mm
- Trail
- 178 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/90-16
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear tyre
- 170/70-16
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Pearl Storm Gray/Ebony
- Warranty
- 36
Model years
2010
Torque: 146.2 Nm → 146.4 Nm
2011
Torque: 146.4 Nm → 146.5 Nm
2017
Wet weight: 401.9 kg → 403 kg
2021
Torque: 146.5 Nm → 145.9 Nm; Wet weight: 403 kg → 406.1 kg
| 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) | 73 hp (54 kW) |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm | 146.5 Nm | 145.9 Nm | 145.9 Nm | 145.9 Nm | 145.9 Nm |
| Wet weight | 403 kg | 403 kg | 406.1 kg | 406.1 kg | 406.1 kg | 406.1 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
Touring storage
Saddle bags and a top box give you room to carry belongings on longer rides.
Low seat
The 729 mm seat height can make foot placement easier when stopping.
Belt final drive
The belt requires no chain cleaning or adjustment.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speed
At 406.1 kg wet, the Voyager can take more effort to maneuver at walking pace or when parking.
Limited rear wheel travel
The rear suspension has 79 mm of travel, leaving less room 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 7 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
287 km
With 10% reserve
258 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine size of the 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?
It has a 1700.0 cm³ liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin.
How much power and torque does the 2024 Vulcan 1700 Voyager make?
It produces 73 hp (54 kW) and 145.9 Nm of torque at 2750 rpm.
How much does the 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager weigh?
Its wet weight is 406.1 kg.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager have ABS and touring storage?
Yes, it has K-ACT II ABS and comes with saddle bags and a top box.
