Cruisers
2015Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
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The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is a bagger cruiser with a fork-mounted fairing and hard saddlebags. Its liquid-cooled 1,700cc V-twin makes 73 hp and 146.5 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive, with ABS as an option. A 729 mm seat, 379.1 kg wet weight and 20.1-litre tank suit long highway trips.
- Capacity
- 1700.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 379.1 kg
- Seat height
- 729 mm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (53.7 kW)
What’s new for the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for relaxed highway cruising and long-distance touring rather than sport riding, with a torquey big V-twin that favors effortless roll-on power over outright speed.
- Built for
- A bagger-style cruiser with blacked-out styling, integrated audio, and cruise control that projects a bold, stripped-back highway image.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking agile cornering performance, off-road capability, or a lightweight bike for tight urban maneuvering.
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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- Capacity
- 1700.0 ccm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (53.7 kW)
- Torque
- 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m) @ 2750 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1926 HP/kg (wet)
- 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
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1666 mm
- Overall length
- 2510 mm
- Overall width
- 970 mm
- Overall height
- 1290 mm
- Seat height
- 729 mm
- Wet weight
- 379.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.10 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
- Front suspension
- 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 79 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 30.0°
- Trail
- 178 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 130/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 170/70-16
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Flat Spark Black
- Warranty
- 36
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 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1700 cc | 1700 cc | 1700 cc | 1700 cc | 1700 cc | 1700 cc |
| Seat height | 729 mm | 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 | 20.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has a Capacity of 1700.0 ccm (103.74 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero have?
The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has a Power of 73.0 HP (53.7 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero have?
The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has a Torque of 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.1 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero weigh?
The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has a Wet weight of 379.1 kg (835.8 pounds).
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