Page 1
Vulc n
Vulc n
’09
’09
1700series
1700series
®
Page 2
Vulc n
Vulc n
From the Adirondacks to Atlant a, and from Muskegon
to Malibu, all roads lead to Good Times™ aboard the
all-new Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 V-Twins. Led by the
majestic Vulcan 1700 Voyager® and Voyager ABS models,
complimented by the iconic Vulcan 1700 Nomad™, and
anchored by the Vulcan 1700 Classic LT and essential
Vulcan 1700 Classic, these sophistica ted machines join
dramatic styling with con temporary engineering.
So load up, pick a state and twist the
throttle—we think you’ll agree.
.01
V
throttle control, the fully electronic
throttle actuation system enables the
ECU to control both the fuel and air
supply delivered to the engine.
Developed to increase
)
VE (ETV
L
A
Measuring barely
T
EL
VE B
I
R
D
.02
half the width of traditional Kevlar final-
drive belts, the new Vulcan 1700 series
Carbon-Fiber belt is also nearly 40 percent
stronger. Resulting in a slimmer, more
attractive design with greater durability.
OTTL
R
TH
C
I
ON
ECTR
EL
E
Vulc n 1700 Cl ssic
.03 SIX-SPEED The new long stroke 1700cc
V-Twin is a masterwork of engineering, featuring
four valves per cylinder for efficient breathing, digital
fuel injection and liquid-cooling for dependable
performance, and a 6-speed overdrive transmission
for open-road touring.
Vulc n 1700 Cl ssic LT
Vulc n 1700 Nom d
Vulc n 1700 Voy ger ABS
*Models shown subject to change.
Page 3
Vulc n
Vulc n
Morning gr eets the coast, afternoon the mo untains and tomorrow, well who knows?
It’s all yours on the new Vulcan® 1700 Voyager®, Kawasaki’s first full-dress V-Twin touring machine. Its premium features make touring the most
rewarding activity imaginable, beginning with a tremendously powerful long-stroke 1,700cc V-Twin engine boasting a fully electronic throttle actuation
system and cruise control for effortless operation. Add a large frame-mounted fairing and windshield, separate lower vented shields, generous storage,
an iPod and MP3 compatible audio system using accessory harness, and available K-ACT anti-lock brakes, and the world really is yours.
.01REAR SHOCKS The Voyager’s dual air-assisted
rear shocks provide control under a wide range of riding
conditions, and can be quickly and easily adjusted to
match changes in passenger or cargo weight.
.02PASSENGER SEATING Vulcan 1700 Voyager
passengers ride in the lap of luxury with an ergonomically
designed individual premium seat and backrest. The wraparound
backrest design adds support to make the passenger’s
experience as fine as the rider’s.
.03INSTRUMENT PANEL Combining
classic ’60s styling and ultramodern electro nics,
the Voyager’s multifunction instrument array gives
you all the information you need—and looks great
doing it. Fuel range and average mpg highlight the
electronic features.
*Mod el shown subjec t to cha nge.
.04OPTIONAL ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
K-ACT, Kawasak i’s unified braking sys tem, applies
front and r ear brakes when you en gage either
the front l ever or rear pedal. Availa ble only on the
1700 Voyager AB S model.
VU
L
CAN 1700 V
O
YA
G
ER / VO
Mode l shown with ava ilable accesso ries.
YA
G
ER
ABS
:
CAND Y PLASM A BLUE / M ETALLIC D IABLO BL ACK
:
METAL LIC TITAN IUM / ME TALLIC DIA BLO BLAC K
Page 4
Vulc n
Vulc n
Weekends can’t come fast enough for the Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™.
The al l-new Vulca n 1700 Noma d features the most advanced a nd sophist icated lo ng stroke liquid-coo led V-Twin engi ne
in Kawa saki his tory, along with all t he featur es you need for weeken ds out of t own. Fully outfitt ed with a protecti ve
adjust able wind shield, lowe r fork-leg wind defle ctors, an ergonomic saddle an d floorboa rds for t he rider, a s eparate
rear s eat with b ack rest, hand grip s and floo rboards f or the pas senger, and large hard case tour ing saddleb ags to
share. Be caref ul though— owning a Nomad may t urn you int o one.
*Model shown subject to change.
L
VU
CAN 1700 N
METAL LIC DIA BLO BLAC K
:
MAD
O
CAND Y DIAMON D RED / P EARL LU STER BEI GE
:
.01SADDLEBAGS Holding an amazing 10 gallons
of gear apiece, the Nomad’s standard top-opening hard
saddlebags are fully weatherproof and feature sturdy
locks for security and chrome guards for a classic look.
.02CRUISE CONTROL Easy-to-use cruise
control works with the 1700 Nomad’s fully electronic
throttle valve system (E TV) to set steady speeds
between 35 and 85 mph in third through sixth gear s.
Page 5
T
H
E U
L
T
I
MATE CRU
Brea kfast in town or bru nch at t he beac h—you decide a board
the n ew Vulc an
a fu ll-size windshi eld to g o with its pr emium en gineeri ng,
a mea ndering Sunday ride ne ver fel t so rig ht. You are rid ing
on a machine that lo oks so great— becaus e the s tudded leather
sadd lebags, dual se ats and backr est, al ong wit h two e xclusive
pain t finish es, ar e unique to the Vulcan 1700 Cla ssic LT. Add your
choi ce of Ge nuine K awasak i Acces sories, and th e Class ic LT is
defi nitely cruising at it s best.
®
1700 Classi c LT. With leathe r saddl ebags a nd
Vulcan 1700
I
SI
NG
MAC
C
lassic
HI
LT
NE
Vulcan 1700
lassic LT
C
n METALLIC NOCTURN E BLUE/PEARL BURNIS H BEIGE
n METALLIC DARK GREEN /PEARL BURNISH BE IGE
*Model shown subject to change.
1
Saddlebags are made from top-grain cowhide,
and then deep dyed for extra-long wear.
Top-opening bags are metal reinforced to
retain their shape, while the chrome buckles
hide quick-release stealth fasteners.
Rear seat and backrest are contoured
2
and cushioned for maximum passenger
comfort. Quality constr uction features
chrome-plated steel supports and
chrome-plated brass studs for lasting
beauty.
Page 6
Vulcan 1700
I
T CAN TA
Combining the classic look of the ’6 0s with today’s technological sophistication, the all-new Vulca n
born to cruise. Whether it’s a trip d owntown or to the local hotspot, the Vulcan 1700 Classic provi des a powerfully inspired
ride with amazingly precise oper ation. It features Kawasaki’s first fully electro nic throttle actuation system for optimum
response from its all-new to rquey 1,700cc liqui d-cooled V-Twin engine, dual slash- cut mufflers for a soul-stirring sound,
rich paint and chrome, and a dramatic s tyle all its own. The Vulcan 1700 Classic—it’s the cla ssic big cruiser reborn.
K
E Y
2
O
U ANYW
®
1700 Classic was
The Vulcan 1700 Classic’s V-Twin
engine is a technological tour de
force. Its long-stroke design provides
incredible torque output, while the
single overhead-camshaft engine
design allows quicker revving and
superior passing power.
C
lassic
H
ERE
1
Forward-mounted floorboards and foo t controls ensure a relaxed riding
position. Compact ergonomics, a low seat height and favorable mass
centralization also make the Vulcan 1700 Classic easy to manage in traffic.
Vulcan 1700
lassic
C
n METALLIC DIABLO BL ACK
*Model shown subject to change.
Page 7
color
color
options
options
VULCAN® 1700 VOYAGER
Candy Plasma Blue / Metallic Diablo Black
Metallic Titanium / Metallic Diablo Black
VULCAN® 1700 VOYAGER® ABS
Candy Plasma Blue / Metallic Diablo Black
Metallic Titanium / Metallic Diablo Black
VULCAN® 1700 NOMAD
Metallic Diablo Black
Candy Diamond Red / Pearl Luster Beige
VULCAN® 1700 CLASSIC LT
Metallic Nocturne Blue / Pearl Burnish Beige
Metallic Dark Green / Pearl Burnish Beige
™
SPECIFICATIO NS Vulcan® 1700 Voyag er®Vulcan® 1700 Voyag er
Eng ine t ype
®
Disp laceme nt
Bore x str oke
Comp ressio n rati o
Valv e syst em
Cool ing sy stem
Fuel syste m
Igni tion
Transm ission
Fina l driv e
Fram e type
Rake /trail
Susp ension ,
fron t
Susp ension ,
rear
Tire , front
Tire , rear
Brak es,
fron t/rear
Whee lbase
Seat heigh t
Fuel capac ity
Curb weigh t
4-st roke 5 0º V-Twin 4-st roke 5 0º V-Twin 4-st roke 5 0º V-Twin 4-st roke 5 0º V-Twin 4-st roke 5 0º V-Twin
1,70 0cc (1 03.7 c u. in.) 1,70 0cc (1 03.7 c u. in.) 1 ,700cc (103. 7 cu. i n.) 1,70 0cc (1 03.7 c u. in.) 1,70 0cc (1 03.7 c u. in.)
102 x 104m m 102 x 104m m 102 x 104m m 102 x 104m m 10 2 x 10 4mm
9.5: 1 9.5: 1 9.5: 1 9.5: 1 9.5: 1
SOHC , 4 val ves/cyl inder S OHC, 4 valves /cylin der SOHC, 4 valve s/cylin der SOHC , 4 val ves/cyl inder SOHC , 4 val ves/cyl inder
Liqu id, plu s cool ing fi ns Liqui d, plus cooli ng fin s Liqu id, plu s cool ing fi ns Liquid , plus coolin g fins Liqu id, pl us coo ling f ins
Digi tal Fu el Inj ection with dual
42mm throt tle bo dies
TCBI with digita l adva nce TCBI with digita l adva nce TCBI with digita l adva nce TCB I with digit al adv ance TCBI with digita l adva nce
6-sp eed wi th Posi tive N eutral
Finde r
Carb on Fibe r belt Carb on Fibe r belt Carb on Fibe r belt Carb on Fibe r belt Carb on Fibe r belt
Doub le-cra dle, hi gh-ten sile s teel Doub le-cra dle, hi gh-ten sile s teel Doub le-cra dle, hi gh-ten sile s teel Double- cradle, h igh-tens ile stee l Double -cradl e, high -tensi le ste el
30º/ 7.0 in ches 30º/ 7.0 in ches 30º/ 7.0 in ches 3 0º/6.7 inche s 30º /6.7 i nches
45mm hydra ulic t elesco pic fo rk 45 mm hyd raulic teles copic fork 43mm hydra ulic t elesco pic fo rk 43mm hydra ulic t elesco pic fo rk 4 3mm hy drauli c tele scopic fork
Swin garm w ith tw in air- assist ed
shoc ks, wit h 4-wa y rebo und
damp ing
130/ 90-16 130/ 90-16 13 0/90-1 6 1 30/90- 16 130/ 90-16
170/ 70-16 170/ 70-16 17 0/70-1 6 1 70/70- 16 170/ 70-16
Dual 300mm discs with Twi nPist on cal ipers / Sing le 300 mm
disc with Twi n-Pist on cal iper
65.6 inche s 65. 6 inch es 65.6 inche s 65.6 inche s 65 .6 inc hes
28.7 inche s 28. 7 inch es 28.7 inche s 28.3 inche s 28 .3 inc hes
5.3 gallon s 5.3 g allons 5.3 g allons 5.3 gallon s 5 .3 gal lons
886. 4 poun ds 89 5.2 po unds 833. 5 poun ds 79 8.2 po unds 760. 7 poun ds
Digi tal Fu el Inj ection with dual
42mm throt tle bo dies
6-sp eed wi th Posi tive N eutral
Finde r
Swin garm w ith tw in air- assist ed
shoc ks, wit h 4-wa y rebo und
damp ing
Dual 300mm discs with Twi n-Pist on
cali pers / Singl e 300m m disc with
Twin-P iston calipe r K-AC T ABS
®
ABS Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™Vulcan® 1700 Classic LT Vul can® 1700 Class ic
Digi tal Fu el Inj ection with dual
42mm throt tle bo dies
6-sp eed wi th Posi tive N eutral
Finde r
Swin garm w ith tw in air- assist ed
shoc ks, wit h 4-wa y rebo und
damp ing
Dual 300mm discs with Twi nPist on cal ipers / Sing le 300 mm
disc with Twi n-Pist on cal iper
Digi tal Fu el Inj ection with dual
42mm throt tle bo dies
6-sp eed wi th Posi tive N eutral
Finde r
Swin garm w ith tw in air- assist ed
shoc ks, wit h 4-wa y rebo und
damp ing
Dual 300mm discs with Twi nPist on cal ipers / Sing le 300 mm
disc with Twi n-Pist on cal iper
Digi tal Fu el Inj ection with dual
42mm throt tle bo dies
6-sp eed wi th Posi tive N eutral
Finde r
Swin garm w ith tw in air- assist ed
shoc ks, wit h 4-wa y rebo und
damp ing
Dual 300mm discs with Twi nPist on cal ipers / Sing le 300 mm
disc with Twi n-Pist on cal iper
VULCAN® 1700 CLASSIC
Metallic Diablo Black
*Models shown subject to change.
Page 8
Up to Thre e Years Warran ty
Your new Vu lcan® 1700 Vo yager® motor cycle comes with a 3 6-month/u nlimited m ileage li mited fac tory war ranty.
Your new Vu lcan 1700 Nomad™ and Vul can 1700 C lassic LT co me with a 24-month/ unlimited mileage limited
factor y warrant y. Your new Vulcan 1700 Clas sic comes with a 12 -month/un limited m ileage li mited fac tory. Read
the ne xt paragr aph to fi nd out ho w you can extend y our cover age inexp ensively, or ask your dealer for details
about the facto ry warran ty and av ailable e xtended c overage.
Up to Four Years Additi onal Coverage *
Let Kaw asaki protec t your new m achine for y ears to come * with the e xclusive Good Times™ Protect ion Plan.
This pla n repairs or replaces mo st component s free of ch arge if foun d defective in material or workmans hip.
Everyth ing about th e plan is ea sy: There’s no ded uctible. It’s hon ored at ever y authorize d Kawasaki motorcycle
dealer n ationwide. It ’s transferable to another owner with n o fee. Just a sk your deal er how you c an buy exten ded
coverag e of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months . Imagine, for just pennies a day, you can r ide with no worry and n o hassle.
Just tel l your deale r you want t he Good Times P rotection Pl an.
*Dependi ng on the program p urchased.
Ride Now With Zero Down *
We offer up to 100% i nstant finan cing on most Kawasaki p roducts with the Good Times™ Credit Plan† or Good
Times™ Credit Card. Qualifie d buyers can ride away on a brand-n ew Kawasaki with no dow n payment. In most
cases, the computerize d credit ap proval takes just minute s. You c an even add insurance, acc essories and the
Good Times Protection P lan to your contract. Ask y our particip ating dealer for details .
*Qualifi ed buyers. †Good Times Credit Pl an not av ailable in Canada.
Safe Rid ing’s More Fun
Ride res ponsibly. Kawasa ki believes safety begin s with us an d continues with you. Alway s wear a hel met, eye
protecti on and prope r apparel. Pas sengers too. R ide defensiv ely. Obey the Bas ic Speed La w. Never ride un der
the infl uence of dru gs or alcoho l. Riding is m ore fun on a well-mainta ined motorcycl e...follow the instruct ions
in your owner’s manual . Remember, riding s afe is smart .
Specific ations su bject to change wi thout not ice. Availab ility may be limite d. Always we ar a helm et and ap propriate apparel . Call 1-80 0-446-922 7
for the Motorcycle Safety Fou ndation beginner o r expert course ne ar you. You won ’t even n eed a moto rcycle—you r course s ponsor wi ll provid e
one cour tesy of y our local dealer.
Action P hotograph y: Profes sional rid ers on a closed cou rse.
For more information , visit our Web s ite at: www.kaw asaki.com
For the n earest Kawa saki dealer, call: 1 -800-661-RID E
To purchase accessories, see your dea ler or visit our Web site.
Kawas aki Mo tors C orp., U .S.A.
9950 Jeroni mo Roa d, Irvi ne, Cal iforni a 9261 8
©2008 Kawas aki Mo tors C orp., U .S.A
P/N 99 969-34 01
Printe d in U. S.A.
Loading...