The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, power of 73 hp (53.3 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 403 kg (888.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 148% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 94% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
73 hp — more powerful than about 63% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,700 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.
403 kg — heavier than about 99% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 1%.
729 mm — taller than about 20% of Kawasaki models.
20.1 L — larger than about 84% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,560
2,122
21% above average.
996
833
20% above average.
1,549
1,175
32% above average.
1,664
1,441
16% above average.
729
801
9% below average.
135
187
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-B16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/70-B16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.181 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 181.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 42.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.98:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) |
| Power | 73 hp (53.3 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 104 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 79 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II ABS |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 403 kg (888.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,560 mm (100.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 996 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,549 mm (61.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,664 mm (65.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags, top box |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Cardinal Red/Metallic Graystone |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 36 months limited |
| Price as new | US$ 17499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Windscreen. |
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