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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Metallic Spark Black
Torque
107.6 lb-ftManufacturer specDealer: 107.6 ft. - lb. @ 2,750 rpm maximum
Displacement
1,700 ccManufacturer specDealer: 1,700 cc (103.7 cu.in.)
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, 52° V-twin
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, 52° V-twin
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Final drive
BeltManufacturer spec
Mileage
29,774 mi
Seat height
28.7 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
65.6 inManufacturer spec
Ground clearance
5.7 inManufacturer spec
Wet weight
844.5 lbManufacturer specDealer: Curb - 844.5 lb. Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
Fuel capacity
5.3 galManufacturer spec
Model code
VN1700KJF
Warranty
36 Month Limited WarrantyManufacturer spec
VIN
JKBVNRK18JA014165
Stock #
2611944A
All details from the dealer (13)
Model Type
Cruiser

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front - Dual 300 mm discs, dual 4-piston calipers, K-ACT II ABS Rear - Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, K-ACT II ABSManufacturer spec
Tires
Front - 130/90 x 16 Rear - 170/70 x 16Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 98.8 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
Overall - 50.8 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
Overall - 38.2 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
102 x 104 mmManufacturer spec
Fuel System
DFI® with (2) 42 mm throttle bodiesManufacturer spec
Ignition
TCBI with digital advanceManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneManufacturer spec
Suspension
Front - 45 mm hydraulic fork Wheel Travel - 5.5 in. Rear - Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping Wheel Travel - 3.1 in.Manufacturer spec
Rake
30 degreesManufacturer spec
Trail
7 in.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

COMBINING SHOW-STOPPING STYLE WITH THE PERFORMANCE AND DEPENDABILITY OF A PRODUCTION KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE, THE VULCAN® 1700 VAQUERO® IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Fuel-injected 52-degree 1,700cc V-twin delivers high torque levels with a powerful and distinct V-twin feel Electronic cruise control system can be activated in 3rd gear or at any speed between 30mph and 85mph Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology (K-ACT II) ABS helps ensure ideal brake force distribution for confident braking Stylish, frame-mounted fairing keeps steering feel light by directing aerodynamic forces into the chassis Feature-rich, AM/FM/WB audio system with iPod® and SiriusXM® radio compatibility Hard, lockable and sealed, side-opening saddlebags provide nearly 10 gallons of storage space each Comes with a 36-month limited warranty

Price history

Tracked since Oct 13, 2026 · last checked 2h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Sale Price$8,995

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 13, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2016–2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS · 4 listings

Median asking
$10,795
across 3 comparable listings
This one
$8,995
-16.7% vs median
Days on market
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