Overview & Styling The fairing is designed to channel wind forces into the chassis, giving the bike a light yet stable steering feel. Performance & Powertrain At its heart is a liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin 4-stroke engine with a displacement of 1,700 cc (103.7 ci), producing 107.6 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 rpm. Features include electronic cruise control, a 6-speed transmission with overdrive and a positive neutral finder, and a carbon fiber-reinforced belt final drive. Braking is handled via dual 300 mm front discs with four-piston calipers and K-ACT II ABS, plus a single 300 mm rear disc with twin-piston caliper and ABS. Chassis & Ride Suspension comprises a 45 mm Showa telescopic front fork with 5.5 in travel, and air-assisted rear shocks with 3.1 in travel and adjustable 4-way rebound damping. The steel, double-cradle frame features a box-section single-tube backbone for rigidity and responsive handling. Tire sizes: Front ? 130/90-16, Rear ? 170/70-16. Dimensions & Weight Length: 98.8 in | Width: 38.2 in | Height: 50.8 in Wheelbase: 65.6 in | Ground Clearance: 5.7 in | Seat Height: 28.7 in Curb/Wet Weight: approx. 844?895 lb (depending on measurement)?roughly 844.5 lb listed by Kawasaki; 895 lb wet weight listed by other specs. Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal Convenience Features Integrated audio system with AM/FM/WB radio plus SiriusXM compatibility?complete with fairing-mounted speakers and in-handlebar controls. Sealed, hard saddlebags offer ample, secure storage?nearly 10 gal per side. The combo of cruise control, unified ABS, and storage makes the Vaquero well-suited for both urban rides and highway touring. Summary Table Feature Details Engine 1,700 cc liquid-cooled V-twin, 107.6 lb-ft torque Transmission 6-speed w/ overdrive & neutral finder; belt final drive Brakes Dual front, single rear with K-ACT II ABS Suspension Showa front fork, air-assisted rear shocks Weight ~844?895 lb Fuel Capacity 5.3 gal Comfort Features Cruise control, integrated audio, saddlebags In a nutshell, the 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS is a sophisticated touring cruiser that brings together a robust V-twin engine, rider-friendly features like cruise control and ABS, comfort elements like audio and storage, all wrapped in an elegant, custom-inspired design. Perfect for riders looking for power, refinement, and long-distance capability.
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Overview & Styling
The fairing is designed to channel wind forces into the chassis, giving the bike a light yet stable steering feel.
Performance & Powertrain
At its heart is a liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin 4-stroke engine with a displacement of 1,700 cc (103.7 ci), producing 107.6 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 rpm.
Features include electronic cruise control, a 6-speed transmission with overdrive and a positive neutral finder, and a carbon fiber-reinforced belt final drive.
Braking is handled via dual 300 mm front discs with four-piston calipers and K-ACT II ABS, plus a single 300 mm rear disc with twin-piston caliper and ABS.
Chassis & Ride
Suspension comprises a 45 mm Showa telescopic front fork with 5.5 in travel, and air-assisted rear shocks with 3.1 in travel and adjustable 4-way rebound damping.
The steel, double-cradle frame features a box-section single-tube backbone for rigidity and responsive handling.
Tire sizes: Front ? 130/90-16, Rear ? 170/70-16.
Dimensions & Weight
Length: 98.8 in | Width: 38.2 in | Height: 50.8 in
Wheelbase: 65.6 in | Ground Clearance: 5.7 in | Seat Height: 28.7 in
Curb/Wet Weight: approx. 844?895 lb (depending on measurement)?roughly 844.5 lb listed by Kawasaki; 895 lb wet weight listed by other specs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal
Convenience Features
Integrated audio system with AM/FM/WB radio plus SiriusXM compatibility?complete with fairing-mounted speakers and in-handlebar controls.
Sealed, hard saddlebags offer ample, secure storage?nearly 10 gal per side.
The combo of cruise control, unified ABS, and storage makes the Vaquero well-suited for both urban rides and highway touring.
Summary Table
Feature Details
Engine 1,700 cc liquid-cooled V-twin, 107.6 lb-ft torque
Transmission 6-speed w/ overdrive & neutral finder; belt final drive
Brakes Dual front, single rear with K-ACT II ABS
Suspension Showa front fork, air-assisted rear shocks
Weight ~844?895 lb
Fuel Capacity 5.3 gal
Comfort Features Cruise control, integrated audio, saddlebags
In a nutshell, the 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS is a sophisticated touring cruiser that brings together a robust V-twin engine, rider-friendly features like cruise control and ABS, comfort elements like audio and storage, all wrapped in an elegant, custom-inspired design. Perfect for riders looking for power, refinement, and long-distance capability.