2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS | Buyer’s Guide

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide

This Vulcan 1700 bagger has a classic frame-mounted half-fairing with a short windshield, giving the rider a break from the blast, but not completely separating him from the environment.

The Vaquero’s hard bags are lockable and sit above twin mufflers. The long-stroke SOHC motor has a single-pin crank to enhance the character of the firing sequence.

ABS and combined braking add to rider confidence, while cruise control enhances comfort. The frame-mounted fairing houses such essentials as a full audio system with iPhone and SiriusXM compatibility.

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2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Specs:

• Engine: Liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin
• Displacement: 1700cc (103.7 cubic inches)
• Bore x stroke: 102 x 104mm
• Maximum torque: 108 ft/lbs @ 2750 rpm
• Compression ratio: 9.5:1
• Fuel system: DFI w/ dual 42mm throttle bodies
• Ignition: TCBI w/ digital advance
• Transmission: 6-speed w/ positive neutral finder
• Final drive: Carbon-fiber reinforced belt
• Front suspension: 45mm forks; 5.5 inches of travel
• Rear suspension: Twin air-assisted shocks w/ 4-way rebound damping adjustment /3.1 inches of travel
• Front tire: 130/90 x16
• Rear tire: 170/70 x 16
• Front brake: Dual 300mm petal-style discs w/ 4-piston calipers
• Rear brake: 250mm petal-style rotor w/ 2-piston caliper
• ABS: Standard
• Frame: Perimeter-design high-tensile steel
• Rake: 30 degrees
• Trail: 7.0 inches
• Wheelbase: 65.6 inches
• Overall length: 98.8 inches
• Overall width: 38.2 inches
• Overall height: 50.8 inches
• Ground clearance: 5.7 inches
• Seat height: 28.7 inches
• Curb weight: 845 pounds
• Fuel capacity: 5.3 gallons
• Warranty: 36-month limited

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Color:

• Pearl Crystal White

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Price:

• MSRP $16,699

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