KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Voyager (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager, a touring motorcycle that debuted in 2009. The 2012 model packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous one without significant modifications.

The Kawasaki Vulcan was a range of custom or touring motorcycles manufactured by Kawasaki since 1984. The bikes were also known with a VN designation and were powered mainly by V-twin engines with displacements ranging between 125 to 2,053cc.

The bike came equipped with standard features, such as a large frame-mounted front fairing, a large windscreen for better wind protection, a two-piece dual seat with a large top case with an integrated passenger backrest for more comfort, side-mounted hard panniers for extra storage, a dual chromed exhaust system, and nine-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The latest modification was on the 2011 model. It included a quieter shifting action due to some alterations inside the gearbox, redesigned silencers that improved the sound quality and had a more classic look, and an improved fuel injection system that matched the new silencers more accurately.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager had its heartbeat set by a 1,700cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 73 hp at 5,000 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm.