Cruisers
2020Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
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The 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is a full-dress touring cruiser with a fairing, trunk and saddlebags. Its liquid-cooled 1,700cc V-twin makes 73 hp at 5,000 rpm and 146.5 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive, with ABS as an option. A low 729 mm seat, 403 kg wet weight and 20.1-litre tank suit long two-up trips.
- Capacity
- 1700.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 403.0 kg
- Seat height
- 729 mm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1700.0 ccm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 154 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- LKAXC1.70AAC-007
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 6.57 L/100km (35.8 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 4.4 CO g/km
- Torque
- 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m) @ 2750 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1811 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
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;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
- 403.0 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
- Double-cradle, steel
- Front suspension
- 45mm hydraulic 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. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 130/90-B16
- Rear tyre
- 170/70-B16
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Phantom Silver/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 36
- Comments
- Windscreen.
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 | 2009 | 2013 | 2017 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?
The 2020 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 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Power of 73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager have?
The 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?
The 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 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 Voyager weigh?
The 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager has a Wet weight of 403.0 kg (888.5 pounds).
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