Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, power of 72.4 hp (52.9 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2012, 2015Model years
1,700 ccDisplacement
72.4 hpPower
136.0 Nm @ 2,750 rpmTorque
20 LFuel tank
Model years covered
20122015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2015Double disc
Rear brakes
2015Single disc
Clutch
2015Wet multi-disc, manual

How the Kawasaki VN1700 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.

Engine power72.4 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement1,700 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 148% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power62nd

72.4 hp — more powerful than about 62% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement99th

1,700 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity79th

20 L — larger than about 79% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,700 cc • Liquid cooled • 72.4 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-B16 front / 170/70-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-B16
Rear tire size 170/70-B16
Specific power 42.6 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 72.4 hp (52.9 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Torque 136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 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
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet multidisk, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double-cradle, steel
Front suspension 45 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 80 mm (3.1 inches)
Rake 30.0°
Trail 177 mm (7.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS). Dual 4-piston.
Rear brakes Single disc. Twin-piston
Front tire 130/90-B16
Rear tire 170/70-B16

Dimensions and weight

Carrying capacity 50 litre lockable topbox. Top-opening panniers. Glove box.

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Multi-function LCD display in the centre of analog instrument console

Other specifications

Color options Black
Comments Windscreen

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.