Oye Vaquero! | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
A Mean Japanese Hombre Arrives in Baggerville
By Billy Bartels, Photography by Adam Campbell
| Specifications |
| Model | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero |
| MSRP | $16,499 |
| Colors | Red, Black |
| Warranty | 36-month warranty |
| Contact | kawasaki.com |
| Engine |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 52 deg. V-twin |
| Valves | Single Overhead Cam, four-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement | 104ci (1700cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 102x104mm |
| Compression | Ratio 9.5:1 |
| Carburetion | EFI |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Chassis |
| Wet Weight | 836 pounds |
| Seat Height | 28.7 inches |
| Rake/trail | 30 degrees/7 inches |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
| Front Brake | Dual two-piston calipers with 300mm discs |
| Rear Brake | Two-piston caliper with 300mm disc |
| Front Suspension | 45mm conventional fork with 5.5 inches travel |
| Rear Suspension | Twin air-assisted shocks with adjustable rebound damping and 3.1 inches travel |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 gallons |
| Instruments | Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp, digital display with gear indicator, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, dual tripmeters, range to empty, and average mileage. Radio display includes song title dis play in radio or iPod modes. |
By Billy Bartels
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