Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero - 2013 Specifications and Reviews
The 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is a cruiser-touring motorcycle built for riders seeking comfortable long-distance travel with classic styling. Its 1700cc V-twin engine delivers strong low-end torque ideal for relaxed cruising, while premium features like liquid cooling and fuel injection ensure reliability. Best known for combining traditional cruiser aesthetics with modern touring capability and weekend warrior performance.
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2013 |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Torque | 146.45 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 170/70-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/90-16 |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Trail | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 970 mm (38.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 379.1 kg (835.7 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Light | 30W x 2 halogen |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light |
| Wheelbase | 1,255 mm (49.4 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 25/10-12 |
| Front tyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with single shock, preload adjustment / 7.1 in. |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut / 6.7 in. |
| Driveline | Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Model | Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 |
| Color options | Metallic Flat Spark Black |
| Factory warranty | 36 months |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
| Starter | Electric |
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⚠ Safety Recalls (1)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.
Source: NHTSA. View all Kawasaki recalls →
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