Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS vs Victory Vision Tour Premium (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABSVictory Vision Tour Premium
Model year20262009
Price$19,999$22,699
Engine1700 cc1731 cc
Horsepower97 hp
Weight383 kg325 kg
Seat height729 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity20.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc
Rear brakesDiscSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® Exedra: 130/90-B16 67H / Bridgestone® Exedra: 170/70-B16 75H130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS vs Victory Vision Tour Premium — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS and the Victory Vision Tour Premium 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 Victory Vision Tour Premium counters with 97 hp at 325 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero® ABS has the lower MSRP.

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: