2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero First Ride and Pictures

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero First Ride and Pictures. The new 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Motorcycle Cowboy is the latest addition to the successful line of Vulcan 1700 introduced in 2009. The application of the standard range of comfortable cruising full of the Vulcan 1700, the platform has proven to be very versatile.

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In this year, 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is Kawasaki’s first attempt to target the market long dominated by Harley-Davidson Street Glide – a city of bad boy is ready for tourism, with saddle bags and a large frame mounted fairing with a deflector light wind. The Vaquero use a fairing based on that used by Voyager full dress, with a slightly different dashboard (including the wild red light in the dark) with a baffle of six inches in height, black smoke from the wind (instead of a full windshield).

Inside, you always get a complete scan analog tachometer and speedometer, plus a needle gauge, coolant temperature – are large and round. The radio / stereo try to capture a 60s look, but it will not fool anyone, thanks to an LCD. This lets you control an audio system that has FM, AM and WX bands, as well as compatibility with the optional Apple iPod, XM tuner or CB radio units. No less important is a great retro LCD console switch includes a display gear position, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, dual trip meter, remaining range and average fuel consumption.

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

All of these 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero features, of course, oversees a series of buttons and switches on the handlebars fairly intuitive, but the thumbs of gloves in the winter will be a bit ‘close to each other. In practice, Vaquero Kawasaki fairing very well. In addition to being large mount points for all electrical components and shows fairing keeps the wind from your body without harmful effects in a crosswind or high speed. The wind deflector short stay in your main line of sight, so the feeling of riding the wind again.

A windshield accessories with a rise of 12 inches is low enough that the rider is always looking over her, rather than. The advantage is that it directs more wind on the face of the cyclist, which is particularly sensitive for open riders wearing helmets. Other Kawasaki brand accessories shields 6,5 -, 14 -, 16 – and 18-inches. 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has some updates to improve engine performance and character. The Vaquero obtain a new second piston ring, which is designed to improve sustainability. In addition, the clutch is now a type of non-shock, so the rider has a little more feel for the engine.

Other changes include a new gear in the first place (now 44:15 instead of 40:13), raising the transmission of a few percentage points, the muffler went first (Kawasaki neutral excellent way for rest stops) . Third and fourth gears have upper teeth, so there is a large contact area, power transfer smooth and calm change between these two tools. The muffler has been modified with a tapered tip, designed to improve the appearance and cut the sound down a little speed (the Nomad will also get this silent).

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero all to get a new intake manifold, which has increased the volume and tried to improve the rest and makes a more uniform gas. None of these elements will make a huge difference, but they are all part of the system changes designed to give unique personality Vaquero. The weight has been cut a little too Vaquero. Kawasaki has removed the lower guide of the lower part of the primary chain, and replaced the old Kevlar belt final drive with a 28mm waist 26mm carbon fiber reinforced, claimed to be lighter and 40% stronger.

Ergonomics and opened some Vaquero Voyager, because the seat is raised, the touch screen and the floorboards moved up a little more than pennies. Standing time seems to follow the “Low Image” to promote and Kawasaki wheel, and seat height is 28.7 inches from the bottom. The floors are excellent, with confidence boots. In addition, the air inlet is not at issue with the knee – the airbox cavity is distributed on both sides of the engine black.

When 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero comes to ride quality, there is no doubt that this is a Kawasaki. Known for performance, even in its cruisers, Kawasaki gives Vaquero relatively short wheelbase and 65.6 inches tighter than the usual suspension. Up front, there are forks of 45mm, which gives good road feel, and 5.5 inches of travel handles rough pavement. The double blow of air is adjustable (manually) so the driver can adjust the ride height to his driving style, and he intends to carry the load. There are also four choices of bounce rate. Touch Downs is rare in the corners, which keeps the suspension overturned in check.

Interested in maximum comfort and complete separation of the road irregularities are less satisfied with the suspension and those who want to feel the road and asked when the sporty characteristics. 130 succulents front tire for sure, and 170 rear is tight enough to keep the bike agile. The wheels of the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero are lightweight units 9-spoke cast aluminum also help the Cowboys in the ability to change direction. However, do not get the idea that the cowboy is not stable.

You can turn the standard cruise control and walk through a tank filled with 5.3-liter straight, without undue effort or nervousness. This 836-pound (wet claimed) a cruiser bike is solid. Vaquero Kawasaki engine performance is very similar to the metric cruiser. Turn around quickly (although slightly under square) and motor SOHC 52-degree V-twin is not very big pair seems a motorcycle in Milwaukee. The maximum torque of 108 ft / lb to reach 2750 rpm. Strangely, the bike feels like it dropped a bit ‘when you turn on power in 2000.

Not until you hit 3000 rpm, the engine, it feels really, just smooth acceleration of the end notes to 6000 rpm. When the tools along the highway, a low speed it feels good, but the change is down, if you want to speed up or move. Motor current pin Vaquero single pulse is not very rich – the fact that a successful shake the impression that the Japanese seem to prefer.

Overdrive is a six-speed transmission is very high, and the total debt is a bit ‘on the long side. In the 4th year of 3000 rpm (the sweet spot), you’re doing 60 mph. OD is almost 80 + km / h situations – that’s why a better understanding of the dresser full Vaquero Voyager as it is windy.  EFI is an excellent, albeit a little ‘notchy at rpm – just remember to keep revs up to Vaquero. Braking is strong and predictable (and the ABS-free), and most of the power to slow down the attention on the lives of 300 mm discs with dual four-piston calipers.

For tourism, the chair is comfortable, and Kawasaki offers a gel seat that is wider accessory for the passenger. An accessory pack for the passage to come away with a record of the pilot work. The bags are liners closure side cargo and accessories can simplify travel at night. Under the seat, do not hold dual headphones. There is an available GPS handlebar that is optimized for Garmin devices. Large round skylight in the front fairing can be neutralized lighting accessories.

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is a solid entry in a boulevard cruiser-cum-tourer for the local market. Riders concerned about the performance and handling with the style and the atmosphere is based on choices made by the Kawasaki engineers. Vaquero is undoubtedly a strong and elegant, and it is certainly a powerful combination that will attract potential buyers.