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Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS

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77 /100 High Performance
Torque
146 Nm
Engine
1700 ccm

2025 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2025 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS relies on a 1700 cc engine powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 102.0 x 104.0mm with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS measures 844.5 kg (1862 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 28 mm (1.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 65 mm (2.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.3-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2014 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
28 mm (1.1 in)
Engine
Displacement 1700 cc
Engine Details 4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled
Torque 107.6 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x Stroke 102.0 x 104.0mm
Fuel System DFI with 42mm throttle bodies (2)
Ignition TCBI with Electronic Advance
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Final Drive Carbon fiber-reinforced belt
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Chassis
Frame Type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front Suspension 45mm Showa telescopic fork/5.5 in
Rear Suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way adjustable rebound damping/3.1 in
Wheelbase 65.6 in
Ground Clearance 5.7 in
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/90-16
Rear Tyre 170/70-16
Front Brakes Dual 300mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS
Rear Brakes Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 844.5 lb
Seat Height 28.7 in
Overall Height 50.8 in
Overall Length 98.8 in
Overall Width 38.2 in
Fuel Capacity 5.3 gal
Other
Starter Electric
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