Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS vs Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABSstacks up against the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABSKawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS
Model year20262025
Price$19,999
Engine1700 cc1700 cc
Weight383 kg406 kg
Seat height729 mm
Fuel capacity20.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesDisc
TiresBridgestone® Exedra: 130/90-B16 67H / Bridgestone® Exedra: 170/70-B16 75HBridgestone® Exedra: 130/90-B16 67H / Bridgestone® Exedra: 170/70-B16 75H

Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS vs Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS and the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS brings its published horsepower in a 383 kg package, while the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS counters with its own power figure at 406 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: