Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS motorcycle specifications include a 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 406.1 kg (895.2 lb).

Key specifications

2011-2016Model years
1,700 ccDisplacement
146.5 Nm @ 2,750 rpmTorque
406.1 kgWet weight
729 mmSeat height
20.1 LFuel tank
1,666 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201120122013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Final drive
20122016Belt (final drive)
Front brakes
2012Double disc. ABS
2013Double disc. dual four-piston calipers. ABS.
20142016Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2015201645mm hydraulic fork
Fuel system
20132016Injection. DFI with dual 42mm throttle bodies
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. ABS
2013Single disc. Twin-piston caliper. ABS.
2016Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
20152016Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Wet weight
20122013406 kg (895 lb)
Wheelbase
201420161,664 mm (65.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder
201220164

How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS 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.

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.

Wet weight406.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 95% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height729 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity20.1 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th 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.

Displacement99th

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

Wet weight99th

406.1 kg — heavier than about 99% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 1%.

Seat height20th

729 mm — taller than about 20% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity84th

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.

Wheelbase1,666 mm
This bike

1,666

Kawasaki avg

1,441

16% above average.

Seat height729 mm
This bike

729

Kawasaki avg

801

9% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,666 mmSeat 729 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 170/70-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
Rear tire size 170/70-16
Front tire width 130 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,700 cc (103.73 cu in)
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 2
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front suspension 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Rake 30.0°
Trail 178 mm (7.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/70-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 406.1 kg (895.2 lb)
Seat height 729 mm (28.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,666 mm (65.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.06 L (5.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Ebony/Pearl Meteor Gray, Candy Imperial Blue/Atomic Silver
Factory warranty 36 months
Price as new US$ 18599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.