VN1700 Voyager

2015 Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2015 Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager pairs a 1700 cc (103.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72.4 HP (52.9 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 136 Nm (100.3 lb-ft) at 2,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 42.6 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,750 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VN1700 Voyager measures 406 kg (895 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 730 mm (28.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,665 mm (65.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.