2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2012


2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
Cool, low, long, ultra stylish – all these adjectives fit the Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero™ plus one more – plenty functional. This bagger, introduced just last year into the Vulcan cruiser line, proves that practicality and cool can co-exist on the same bike. Its aggressive and muscular styling makes any Vaquero rider stand out from the crowd.

General information
Model Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
Year 2012
Category Touring
Price as newUS$ 16799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Torque 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front suspension 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/70-16
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 379.1 kg (835.7 pounds)
Seat height 729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Overall length 2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Overall width 970 mm (38.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Candy Plasma Blue, Candy Lime Green/Ebony
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 36 months
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