Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager vs Kawasaki Voyager 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
133 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
393 kg
393 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
74 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
133 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing)
Weight
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
7.8/10
"Underrated touring cruiser that punishes brand snobbery with excellent value."
Pros
+Torquey, effortless highway cruising
+Full fairing genuinely effective
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speed maneuvers
−Infotainment panel fragility issues
−Suspension basic for the weight
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
7.8/10
"A seriously capable tourer that smart riders buy instead of the hype."
Pros
+Strong, torquey 1700cc engine
+Smooth shaft drive reliability
+Excellent wind protection fairing
Cons
−Expensive oddball tire sizes
−Infotainment reliability concerns
−Heavy, unwieldy at low speed