What category is the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?

General information
Category	Touring
Model	Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
Year	2015

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)
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. Two-piston calipers.
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
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Metallic Flat Spark Black
Factory warranty	36 months
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags
Starter	Electric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

4.8s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track10%

City35%

Cornering30%

Daily Riding55%

Touring88%

Passenger80%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to riders with prior experience handling big, heavy cruisers, as the low-slung mass and long wheelbase demand confident low-speed control.
Purpose	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.
Rider Fit	A tall or average-height rider will feel most at home given the low seat height paired with substantial reach to the wide bars and forward-set floorboards.
Character	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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 729mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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