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Model Type
Touring
Model Type
On-Off Road
MSRP
$16,799
MSRP
$17,999
Warranty
36
Warranty
24
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2011
Introduction Year
2019
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Vaquero(R) ABS
Display Name
Versys(R) 1000 SE LT+
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
-
Year
2019
Year
2019
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
In-Line
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
82 / 61
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
120 / 88
Horsepower RPM
5000
Horsepower RPM
9000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
107.6 / 145.9
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
75.2 / 102
Torque RPM
2750
Torque RPM
7500
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
77 / 3.03
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Stroke (mm/in)
56 / 2.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
1043 / 63.6
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Turbocharged
No
Supercharged
No
Supercharged
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
0
Number Of Carburetors
0
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) Exedra: 130/90-B16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) Battlax: 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) Exedra: 170/70-B16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) Battlax: 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
W
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
W
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.23
Length (ft)
7.45
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970.3
Width (in/mm)
37.4 / 950
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1290.3
Height (in/mm)
58.7 / 1491
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1518.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
2.8
Length (ft/in)
5.4
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
844.5 / 383.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
566.7 / 257
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Floor Board Location
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
No
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Center
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
370
Destination Charge
380
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Brand Name
Nakamichi
Brand Name
-
Number Of Speakers
2
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
0
Number Of Discs
0
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
Yes
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height
High
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
10 / 44
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
12.7 / 56
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
Left and Right Side
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Number Of Cupholders
0
Number Of Cupholders
0
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
LED
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard