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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Specification
Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52° V-twin
Displacement 1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x Stroke 102 x 104mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Maximum Torque 108 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Cooling System Liquid, plus cooling fins
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Induction Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Transmission 6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
Frame Type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake/Trail 30° / 7.0 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front Tire Size 130/90x16
Rear Tire Size 170/70x16
Brakes, front / rear Dual 300mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length 98.8 in.
Overall width 38.2 in.
Overall height 50.8 in.
Seat height 28.7 in.
Curb weight 835.7 lbs.**
Wheelbase 65.6 in.
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Color Choices Ebony, Candy Fire Red

2011 Kawasaki Versys

If you look up Versys in the dictionary there is no listing. One must assume then that Kawasaki invented the name to define motorcycle versatility and then attached it to an all-around, do anything bike. Since the Kawasaki Versys was introduced a few years back, motorcycle magazines and the public have praised it as well. The Versys is a player in the burgeoning adventure category, going up against motorcycle class favorites like the BMW GS and the Ducati Multistrada.

The big difference is that the Kawasaki has a price tag that makes it very appealing to a wider range of motorcycle enthusiasts. The 2011 Kawasaki Versys is powered by a liquid-cooled 649cc parallel-twin, officially categorizing it as a middleweight. The modest displacement allowed for compactness, which contributes to a more nimble and manageable motorcycle (whether dealing with commuter traffic or ditches and sand washes). With digital fuel injection feeding two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, the twin produces enough power to satisfy the advanced rider while managing to be tame enough to suit a novice. Predictability is the key, with the Kawasaki Versys power coming on in a steady torque curve.

Phew! Home From Holiday Travels! Here's AN Excellent Reader Ride, Kawasaki H2 - 2 Stroke Restoration Till I Get Things Caught Up!

Philip Rochette writes in:

Hello
Here are some shots of my 1972 Kawasaki 750 H2 that I have recently restored.
It was a long term and very interresting project .
I enjoy my bike and I have a lot of fun riding it in the beautifull french Alps.
Here is the link to my site about that restoration and more;
http://kawasaki750h2.free.fr/
Best regards

Fantastic Restoration! Thanks for the excellent pictures Philip!

Not a typo... A KLR 650 Cafe Racer...

There's a sentence I never thought I'd write... but you know it's not bad.

Here's one more. It's all l've got

1973 900 Z1. An Astounding Restoration!

I'm lifting this post straight out of The ADV rider thread I saw it in. Too good to let it pass. Thanks 1upand4down.

In 1973 my dad bought this 900 Z1 new. I was 16 years old and he would let
me ride it. He had other Kaw's he would let me ride like a 69 and 71 500 H1's.
But there was nothing like the Super four 900. He sold the Z1 in 1975 to a friend of mine brother-in-law and he sold to his son's friend a few years later.
I bought the Z1 back in 2005 and did a complete restro. Took about 3 years to
complete but was worth every minute and dollar. My dad got to ride it some that year and he really enjoyed it. He's 79 now and I'm not sure if he
will get to ride it any more but maybe. It's suppose to be in the next issue of Moto Retro Illustrated magazine.

First Generation Kawasaki H1

Still my favorite.

Reader Ride. 1983 KZ1000 R2.

Chuck Margiott Writes in:

Hello, Just sending you a photo of my bike. Just took it out of storage from 13 years ago. It looked like this when I put it away It is a 1983 KZ1000R2

www.kz1000r.com for bike of the months photos.

You've got a GREAT storage room there Chuck! Thanks for the pics!

Stunning Kawasaki Z1R

Wow! speaks for itself really...
And thanks again to Danny Clark and his amazing Flickr page.

Wanderlust... Bike on a Boat.

Saw this over on ADV Rider thread of the same name... LINK Great Stuff.

Kawasaki Superbike Green on Green!

Some Wednesday Wanderlust.

Some nice shots from over on ADV Rider.

2010 JMCS asia jakarta luxury motorcycles brand show off

yamaha legendary and best Yamaha YZR-M1 FIAT. The motoGP champion.
motor cycle show, Streetfighter motorcycle, Suzuki, APRILIA, Extreme, Kawasaki, Luxury motorcycle, MotoGP world, motorcity.

Suzuki GSX-600 or 750

Suzuki Gladius 650

kawasaki ZX-6R. for young rider spirit motorcity luxury and race motorsport.

BMW S1000RR 3 ASY RIDE

Aprilia RS125 extreme - superbike 2010

2010 JMCS asia jakarta luxury motorcycles brand show off

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bill

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Bill's 2008 Kawasaki 900 w/Voyager trike kit under Bikes Only. There are no Trikes Only, or Women or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

ATV Kawasaki Brute Force 750 2011 design

ATV Kawasaki Brute Force 750 2011 design

Kawasaki Brute Force 750 ATV is always impressive as the cruiser motor model 4x4i ($ 8,849), which etrim suitable form in all-terrain road. from the previous review in January 2010 version so I can not mention the details too much, but this unit is one of the favorite features is equipped with powerplants ATV - Kawasaki liquid-cooled, 90-degree, fuel injected, 749cc V-Twin. Other highlights include dual A-arm front suspension, the suspension is fully independent dual A-arm rear, and 1,250 pounds of towing capacity impressive. For 2011 Brute Force 750 4x4i are available in a wide selection of attractive colors: Royal Dark Red, Green woodsman, and painted Ruby Red Metallic.

New bikes from Kawasaki

Kawasaki have recently announced exciting new/revised bikes for 2011, they are:-
The Kawasaki Z1000SX

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom

The Kawasaki W800

The Kawasaki Z750R

These will be available to see at the forthcoming Carol Nash Live event at Birmingham’s NEC later this year. More info about these models can be found on the www.inter-bike.co.uk site.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2010 Vulcan for ECU Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Vulcan motorcycles.

The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ECU).

The number of units has not been specified.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.