Tuesday, April 1, 2014
2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
A massive quantity of usable torque spread out over a shockingly wide rpm range is the signature trait of its muscular V-twin. With 108 foot-pounds of torque, a mere twist of the Vaquero’s throttle delivers arm-stretching acceleration for freeway passing or spirited riding, and the smooth wave of low-rpm grunt is always ready to please when you’re just boppin’ down the boulevard, checking out the scene and chillin’.Vaquero offers true touring-bike convenience in the form of its electronic cruise control system, conveniently operated from the right handlebar and usable at any speed between 30 and 85 mph in any of the top four gears. The cruise system can be disengaged in any of the following ways: depressing the brake lever, clutch lever, rear brake pedal, or manually turning the throttle grip past the “closed” position.
Additional touring acumen shines through the engine’s six-speed transmission with overdriven 5th and 6th gears, which contributes to a relaxed ride and excellent fuel economy at highway speeds. Power is routed to the rear wheel via a narrow carbon fiber-reinforced drive belt that has a 40-percent higher tensile strength than current Kevlar belts. And that chopped, custom-look fairing? Although lower than a traditional windshield or full fairing, it still cuts a decent-sized hole in oncoming atmosphere, giving the rider a useful still-air cocoon in which to enjoy the ride.
The intercom headset-compatible, 40-watt, twin-speaker audio system features navigation audio prompts, a three-band (FM/AM/WX) radio that is also compatible with iPods, an XM radio tuner, select GPS devices, or a CB radio unit. The audio system (and iPod) can be operated by an integrated controller on the left handlebar. In addition to volume, the rider can also adjust the bass, treble and balance levels of the system.
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specifications:
Type 4-stroke, V-Twin
Displacement 1,700cc
Bore and Stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm
Cooling Liquid, plus cooling fins
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Valve System SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System Digital fuel injection with dual 42 mm throttle bodies
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Lubrication Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)
Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed with overdrive
Final Drive Carbon fiber belt
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.515 (50/33)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.933 (44/15)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.900 (38/20)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.407 (38/27)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.143 (32/28)
Gear Ratio: 5th 0.967 (29/30)
Gear Ratio: 6th 0.806 (29/36)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.250 (72/32)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame
Type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheel Travel: Front 140 mm (5.5 in.)
Tire: Front 130/90-B16
Wheel Travel: Rear 80 mm (3.1 in.)
Tire: Rear 170/70-B16
Caster (Rake) 30º
Trail 177 mm (7.0 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 35º / 35º
Suspension
Suspension, Front 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension, Rear Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping
Brakes
Front: Type Dual 300 mm discs
Front: Caliper Dual 4-piston caliper
Rear: Type Single 300 mm disc
Rear: Caliper Twin-piston caliper
Dimensions
Overall Length 2,510 mm (98.8 in.)
Overall Width 970 mm (38.2 in.)
Overall Height 1,290 mm (50.8 in.)
Wheelbase 1,665 mm (65.6 in.)
Ground Clearance 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Seat Height 730 mm (28.7 in.)
Curb Mass** 379 kg (835.6 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 20 litres (4.4 gal.)
Performance
Maximum Power‡ 61 kW {82 PS} / 5,000 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 146 N.m {14.9 kgf.m} / 2,750 rpm
Details
Warranty 36 months warranty
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 12 or 24 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
Metallic Flat Spark BlackVN1700JDF $19,199
Candy Burnt Orange / EbonyVN1700JDFA $19,599
