2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$16,799
Warranty
36
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Voyager
Year
2009
Make
Kawasaki
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 Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
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
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
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 Control
Handlebar
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)
4.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
886.4 / 402.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Performance
Standard
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
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
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Radio
Standard
Number Of Speakers
2
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
High
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 Locks
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
7 reviews
  • I am Happy with this bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 06, 2010

    I upgraded form a Vulcan 1500 Classic. I love this bike the ride is sweet and comfortable. I have however ordered the new Gel seat I think that should have been the stock seat. And I agree the accessories are slow in comming and it was in bad tast to shoe the new Saddlebag chrome trim at the recent ...

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  • 2009 Voyager 1700
    By  (I am an Owner) on 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 ...

    Great storage capacity, great handling - especially two up U turns, really good suspension front and back, great LED lighting on the back. Probably the only thing I miss from the Goldwing is the reverse, however after 40 years of being carefull where I park my bike, I can be carefull again.

    Great bike, best ever for us!

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  • New Voyager
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 24, 2009

    I traded in my baggerized 1600 classic when my Voyager arrived in June, and couldn't be happier. The voyager runs stronger, handles better, and rides smoother. She's a bit big for the daily commute, but so was the 1600. On the road she really shines. Altho I haven't found any aftermarket assessories, ...

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  • New purchase
    By  (I am an Owner) on 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 ...

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  • You nailed itTom
    By  (I am an Owner) on 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 ...

    Cliff R.

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  • Kawasaki Voyager
    By  (I am an Owner) on 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 segment ...

    Hey Kawasaki if you think that riders will buy full dressers that can't be accessorized you won't be selling many more, there is not one accessory available for this model none, no chrome nothing.

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  • Great Ride.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 09, 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.

    Charles

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