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2024Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

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The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is a cruiser-touring bike designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort and classic styling. Its 1700cc V-twin engine delivers strong low-end torque ideal for highway cruising, while the touring-focused design makes it perfect for multi-day adventures. Best known for combining American cruiser heritage with practical touring features and reliable performance.

Capacity
1700.0 ccm
Engine
V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
406.1 kg
Seat height
729 mm
Power
73.0 HP (53.7 kW) @ 5000 RPM

What’s new for the 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

vs the 2023
Spec20232024
Power 73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM 73.0 HP (53.7 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 45Agility 30Comfort 90Off-road 5Touring 95Road manners 65
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering30%
City riding35%
Daily riding55%
Touring95%
Two-up90%
Track5%
Best for
Built for effortless long-distance highway touring with a passenger and full luggage rather than sporty riding.
Built for
Appeals to laid-back cruiser riders who value low-RPM torque, relaxed ergonomics, and a classic V-twin soundtrack over outright speed or agility.
Not ideal for
Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, off-road capability, or a lightweight, nimble city commuter.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 729mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1700.0 ccm
Power
73.0 HP (53.7 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque
145.9 Nm (14.9 kgf-m) @ 2750 RPM
Engine type
V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1798 HP/kg
Bore x stroke
102.0 x 104.0 mm
Compression
9.5:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Forced lubrication, semi dry sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Belt
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1664 mm
Overall length
2560 mm
Overall width
996 mm
Overall height
1549 mm
Seat height
729 mm
Wet weight
406.1 kg
Fuel capacity
20.10 litres
Ground clearance
135 mm
Carrying capacity
Saddle bags, top box
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front suspension
45mm Showa telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Front wheel travel
140 mm
Rear wheel travel
79 mm
Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
178 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. Dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II ABS.
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II ABS
Rear brakes diameter
300 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
170/70-16
Other
Color options
Pearl Storm Gray/Ebony
Warranty
36
Comments
Windscreen. Cruise control. Integrated audio system with SiriusXM ® and intercom headset compatibility.
Comments
Windscreen. Cruise control. Integrated audio system with SiriusXM ® and intercom headset compatibility.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20092013201720202024
Capacity 1700 cc 1700 cc 1700 cc 1700 cc 1700 cc
Seat height 729 mm 729 mm 729 mm 729 mm 729 mm
Fuel capacity 20.1 L 20.1 L 20.1 L 20.1 L 20.1 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?

The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Capacity of 1700.0 ccm (103.74 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager have?

The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Power of 73.0 HP (53.7 kW) @ 5000 RPM.

How many gears does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager have?

The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?

The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Torque of 145.9 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM.

How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager weigh?

The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Wet weight of 406.1 kg (895.3 pounds).

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