What category is the 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS?

General information
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Category	Touring
Model	Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS
Year	2021

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	Carbon fiber-reinforced belt
Transmission type	Belt (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	TCBI with Digital Advance
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. DFI with 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	145.9 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.6 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Engine details	52Â° V-twin
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II
Diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II.
Rear tire	170/70-16
Front tire	130/90-16
Rear wheel travel	79 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Front wheel travel	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Front Suspension	45mm hydraulic fork
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 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Ground clearance	145 mm (5.7 inches)
Overall width	970 mm (38.2 inches)
Overall length	2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Overall height	1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Seat height	729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	383.1 kg (844.5 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Factory warranty	36 Month Limited Warranty
Carrying capacity	Hard saddle bags
Starter	Electric
Color options	Candy Imperial Blue

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

4.8s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track5%

City35%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding55%

Touring88%

Passenger80%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable managing a very heavy, low-slung cruiser at parking-lot speeds.
Purpose	Built for relaxed, high-torque highway cruising and long-distance bagger-style touring rather than outright speed or sport riding.
Rider Fit	The low 28.7-inch seat height aids confidence at stops, but the near-845-lb wet weight demands solid upper-body strength and balance during slow maneuvers.
Character	A big-torque V-twin cruiser with a commanding presence, smooth belt-driven power delivery, and a laid-back, boulevard-king attitude.
Not Ideal For	Not a fit for riders seeking nimble cornering, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city commuter.

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

Rider Fit Visualizer

2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS 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 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

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