2025 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS
2025 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Model Year
2025
2025
Model
Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS
Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS
Model Code
VN1700KSFAL
VN1700KSFAL
Color
Metallic Brilliant Golden Black
Metallic Brilliant Golden Black

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual 300 mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS

Rear - Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)

K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology) ABS

Electronic Rider Aids - Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology (K-ACT) ABS

Front - Dual 300 mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT ABS

Rear - Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT ABS

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)

K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology) ABS

Electronic Rider Aids - Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology (K-ACT) ABS

Tires

Front - 130 / 90-16

Rear - 170 / 70-16

Front - 130 / 90-16

Rear - 170 / 70-16

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 98.8 in.
Overall - 98.8 in.
Height
Overall - 50.8 in.
Overall - 50.8 in.
Width
Overall - 38.2 in.
Overall - 38.2 in.
Weight

Curb - 844.5 lb.*

(*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). When equipped, California evaporative emissions equipment adds approximately 2.2 lb.)

Curb - 844.5 lb.*

(*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). When equipped, California evaporative emissions equipment adds approximately 2.2 lb.)

Ground Clearance
5.7 in.
5.7 in.
Wheelbase
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
Seat Height
28.7 in.
28.7 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Final Drive
Carbon fiber-reinforced belt
Carbon fiber-reinforced belt

Electrical

Advanced Electronics

Electronic Cruise Control

Integrated audio system with SiriusXM and intercom headset compatibility

AM / FM / WB audio system with SiriusXM radio compatibility

Electronic Cruise Control

Integrated audio system with SiriusXM and intercom headset compatibility

AM / FM / WB audio system with SiriusXM radio compatibility

Engine

Engine
4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin
4-stroke, 52-degree V-twin
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Displacement
1,700 cc
1,700 cc
Bore x Stroke
102.0 x 104.0 mm
102.0 x 104.0 mm
Torque
Maximum - 107.6 lb. ft. @ 2,750 rpm
Maximum - 107.6 lb. ft. @ 2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1
Fuel System
DFI® with 42 mm throttle bodies (2)
DFI® with 42 mm throttle bodies (2)
Ignition
TCBI with Electronic Advance
TCBI with Electronic Advance
Fuel Capacity
5.3 gal.
5.3 gal.

Operational

Frame

Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone

Stylish, frame-mounted fairing

Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone

Stylish, frame-mounted fairing

Front Suspension

45 mm Showa telescopic fork

Travel - 5.5 in.

45 mm Showa telescopic fork

Travel - 5.5 in.

Rear Suspension

Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way adjustable rebound damping

Travel - 3.1 in.

Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way adjustable rebound damping

Travel - 3.1 in.

Rake
30°
30°
Trail
7 in.
7 in.
Throttle
Electronic valves
Electronic valves

Other

Includes

Convenient locking storage compartments

Sealed saddlebags

Convenient locking storage compartments

Sealed saddlebags

Warranty
36 months limited
36 months limited

Features

Convenience

  • OPTIMIZED FOR ADVENTURE: Whether you plan to spend your day riding around the city or touring the highway, the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS motorcycle comes with a 36-month limited warranty and accommodating features to make your ride epic.
  • TAKE IT ALL WITH YOU: Hard, lockable and sealed, side-opening saddlebags provide nearly 10 gallons of storage space each.
  • PREMIUM SOUND: A feature-rich, AM/FM/WB audio system with SiriusXM Radio compatibility provides top-notch entertainment for your ride. Fairing-mounted 40-watt speakers are standard equipment, and easy-to-use audio controls are located within a thumb's reach on the left-side of the handlebars.

Performance

  • BOLD BY NATURE: From the frame-mounted fairings designed to direct aerodynamic forces to the chassis to its advanced braking system, the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS motorcycle was built around performance.
  • EASY & SEAMLESS: An electronic cruise control system can be activated in 3rd gear or at any speed between 30 and 85 mph.
  • KAWASAKI ADVANCED COACTIVE-BRAKING TECHNOLOGY: Advanced braking technology helps ensure ideal brake force distribution for confident braking.

Power

  • KING OF THE ROAD: Drawing its muscle from a powerful V-twin engine, the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS bagger cruiser is a dominant force on the road.
  • MIGHTY V-TWIN: A fuel-injected, 52-degree 1,700cc V-twin engine delivers high torque levels with a powerful and distinct V-twin feel.

Convenience

  • OPTIMIZED FOR ADVENTURE: Whether you plan to spend your day riding around the city or touring the highway, the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS motorcycle comes with a 36-month limited warranty and accommodating features to make your ride epic.
  • TAKE IT ALL WITH YOU: Hard, lockable and sealed, side-opening saddlebags provide nearly 10 gallons of storage space each.
  • PREMIUM SOUND: A feature-rich, AM/FM/WB audio system with SiriusXM Radio compatibility provides top-notch entertainment for your ride. Fairing-mounted 40-watt speakers are standard equipment, and easy-to-use audio controls are located within a thumb's reach on the left-side of the handlebars.

Performance

  • BOLD BY NATURE: From the frame-mounted fairings designed to direct aerodynamic forces to the chassis to its advanced braking system, the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS motorcycle was built around performance.
  • EASY & SEAMLESS: An electronic cruise control system can be activated in 3rd gear or at any speed between 30 and 85 mph.
  • KAWASAKI ADVANCED COACTIVE-BRAKING TECHNOLOGY: Advanced braking technology helps ensure ideal brake force distribution for confident braking.

Power

  • KING OF THE ROAD: Drawing its muscle from a powerful V-twin engine, the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS bagger cruiser is a dominant force on the road.
  • MIGHTY V-TWIN: A fuel-injected, 52-degree 1,700cc V-twin engine delivers high torque levels with a powerful and distinct V-twin feel.