KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS (2018-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki in 2011. It was part of the Vulcan 1700 series that debuted in 2009, alongside the Classic, Classic LT, Nomad, and Voyager versions.

In 2018, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS, a cruiser motorcycle based on the Voyager version. It featured many original-design components and was intended for those who were in search of modern comfort, plenty of technology, and Kawasaki dependability.

The 2018 model was similar in design to previous models, packing standard features, such as a large front fairing with a round headlight and a small visor, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted color-matched panniers, a dual exhaust system, and nine-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike had an aggressive styling and was loaded with modern technology, such as Electronic Cruise Control, Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology (K-ACT) with ABS, a muscular V-twin engine, a full audio system, an open cruiser riding position, and many more.

In the performance department, the 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS had its soul brought to life by a 1,700cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a digital fuel injection system, delivering 83 hp at 5,000 rpm and 146 Nm (108 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm.

The braking performance was handled by two 300 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.