2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Touring
BASE MSRP(US)	$16,799.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	36
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)	108 / 146.4
Torque RPM	2750
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Bore (mm/in)	102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)	104 / 4.09
Displacement (cc/ci)	1700 / 103.7
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	42
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Overdrive	Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Reverse	No
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tire Width	130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	90
Front Wheel Diameter	16
Rear Tire Width	170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Rear Wheel Diameter	16
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70 R16
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	11.8 / 300
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.8 / 45
Front Travel (in/mm)	5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Steering Damper	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	3.1 / 78.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	2
Rear Suspension Material	Steel
Air Adjustable	Yes
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	8.4
Width (in/mm)	39.2 / 995.7
Height (in/mm)	61 / 1549.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)	65.6 / 1666.2
Length (ft/ft)	8
Length (ft/in)	5
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)	886.4 / 402.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.3 / 20.1
Performance	Standard
Seats:
Seat Type	Two-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats	2
Detachable Passenger Seat	Standard
Backrest Logo Plate	No
Backrest Type	Detachable
Backrest Location	Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment	No
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Steel
Floor Board Location	Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips	Standard
Chain Guard	No
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Engine Case Guard	Yes
Fork Guards	Yes
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Tank Guard	No
Belt Guard	No
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Light Guard	No
Side Cover	Yes
Front Fender	Standard
Rear Fender	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Handlebars	Standard
Upper Fairing	Standard
Wind Deflector	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	36 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Touring
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	2009
NADATrimID	66373
Audio & Communication:
Radio	Standard
Number Of Speakers	2
Mounts:
Saddle Bag Mounts	Standard
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Paint	Standard
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Windshield Lowers	Yes
Height Adjustable	Yes
Tinted	Yes
Height	High
Storage:
Side Case Material	Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases	2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)	8.6 / 38
Location	Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount	Standard
Tail Bag Material	Hard Vinyl
Tail Bag Trim	Plain
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Helmet Storage	Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage	Standard
Lights:
Fog Lights	Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Convenience:
Cruise Control	Standard

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2009 Voyager 1700

By Will McLaughlin(Owner), Nov. 19, 2009

Our 16th bike, 4500km now pretty much broken in. Very comfortable for rider and passenger, finally got the intercom and it is great! the engine pulls much better now than when it was new - pulls from 1000RPM cleanly - very nice. I have a riding buddy with an 1800 Goldwing (same as our last bike)and ... Read Full Review

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By Bruce Ward(Owner), Aug. 22, 2009

Just bought an 09 Voyager and love it. It rides very smooth that you are doing 80 before you realize it. The stereo is plenty loud and clear and the cruise control makes a moderate highway trip really nice. This bike has a small bike turning radius that will compare to any touring bike and most... Read Full Review

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By Tom Buchanan(Owner), Jul. 16, 2009

Just purchased a 1700 Voyager thinking it would be an upgrade from my Vulcan 1600 Nomad. WRONG! This bike has been touted as Kawasaki's top of the the line product but they have found it acceptable to market a (full dresser)product that they do not support with any accessories that this market segme... Read Full Review

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Great Ride.

By Charles Grimmett(Owner), Jul. 9, 2009

Just got the bike last week. July 7th.
It rides great. Put over 600 miles the first weekend I had it.Had a Kawasaki 2006 2000cc but this one rides a lot better for driver and passenger.

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You nailed itTom

By CLIFFORD RATLIFF(Owner), Aug. 13, 2009

I agreed 100% with Tom I purchased my voyager on 6/5/09 and ask on a weekly basis when will there be accessories for my newly purchased bike and no one seems to no. When you go to the kawasaki website inquiring about accessories it tells you to check with your local dealer. I just recently returned ... Read Full Review

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