1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" - Page 3

Loafer · 10-05-2010, 09:21 AM

Thanks for posting. Makes me want one even more.

mac · 10-05-2010, 11:04 AM

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/pro...?id=495&scid=7

Called the Vaquero

blowndodge · 10-05-2010, 12:59 PM

what a dopey name!!!

scott2007nomad · 10-05-2010, 01:03 PM

I still think it's great and a leap in the right direction for Kawasaki.

Looks like some more options are available too:
"Kawasaki offers a large number of optional accessories, including an iPod conector, XM radio, standard gel seat, dual gel saddle, solo seat, heated solo seat, rider backrest, quick-release backrest, passenger floorboard kit, saddlebag liners, auxiliary lamps, DC power sockets, GPS mount, billet handlebar clamps, engine cover trim, saddlebag top rails, custom cover and more. See your Kawasaki dealer for more information"

cactusjack · 10-05-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

what a dopey name!!!

Speaking of dopey...how are you doing?

ccmjr77 · 10-05-2010, 01:15 PM

I like the looks. Interesting offering from Kawasaki, but if I were buying a bike right now, I would still be looking at the Cross Country from Victory.

**Cajunrider** · 10-05-2010, 01:19 PM

Trip just looked at it in person about 1 hour ago. Says he likes the look and will post pictures. It does have pre 2009 clam shell bags. I haven't looked yet but it may be on Kawasaki's website. The Voyager remains unchanged from last year. Still has the top opening bags.

ccmjr77 · 10-05-2010, 01:22 PM

It is on the kawasaki site now. The voyager and nomad is unchanged, just new colors for 2011.

dank · 10-05-2010, 01:30 PM

Web site says the Vaquero has top opening bags. Can't imagine that windshield is sufficient for touring. Sure won't stop much rain. And it doesn't look like ABS is an option.

**Cajunrider** · 10-05-2010, 01:32 PM

MSRP $16,499 for Vaquero

**trip** · 10-05-2010, 01:51 PM

OK guys..... just got logged in to report after seeing the unveiling of the Kawasaki lineup first hand here in Vegas.

To start things off, if you are into watercraft, Kawa has introduced a jetski for 2011 that has a 300 HP engine..... I said 300 HP! That's as much HP as my corvette for God's sake.

Introduced for the first time this year is a new Ninja that is a sharp looking sport bike.

But, the actual bike to steal the show was the new Vaquero... a Vulcan with side opening hard bags (I guess our complaining was heard by the Kawa marketing department). I've looked long and hard at this bike and like it. It's got a 1700 twin that's blacked out. Kawa has gone back to not only the side opening bags, but the same mufflers used on the 2005-2008. The bike can be configured for solo riding and has an easily detachable sissy bar for 2-up riding.

Kawa also has a Special Operations Department now that can provide a Voyager, Nomad or Vaquero decked out the way you want. I saw a Voyager on the showroom floor that was dull gray with orange seat, and windshield. Also saw a gray one with yellow seats and yellow riding lights. I've got pics from all this but can't upload them because I forgot my adaptor. So, I'll upload all of the pics and video I shot in the unveiling when I get back Thursday.

Trip

cactusjack · 10-05-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dank

Web site says the Vaquero has top opening bags. Can't imagine that windshield is sufficient for touring. Sure won't stop much rain. And it doesn't look like ABS is an option.

They have different height windshields available as accessories. A short shield like that is fine for around town, but for touring a big shield is much nicer.

Somewhere in the Vaquero overview it mentions the side opening bags.

I think this is a winner and certainly a step in the right direction.

cactusjack · 10-05-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

OK guys..... just got logged in to report after seeing the unveiling of the Kawasaki lineup first hand here in Vegas.

To start things off, if you are into watercraft, Kawa has introduced a jetski for 2011 that has a 300 HP engine..... I said 300 HP! That's as much HP as my corvette for God's sake.

Introduced for the first time this year is a new Ninja that is a sharp looking sport bike.

But, the actual bike to steal the show was the new Vaquero... a Vulcan with side opening hard bags (I guess our complaining was heard by the Kawa marketing department). I've looked long and hard at this bike and like it. It's got a 1700 twin that's blacked out. Kawa has gone back to not only the side opening bags, but the same mufflers used on the 2005-2008. The bike can be configured for solo riding and has an easily detachable sissy bar for 2-up riding.

Kawa also has a Special Operations Department now that can provide a Voyager, Nomad or Vaquero decked out the way you want. I saw a Voyager on the showroom floor that was dull gray with orange seat, and windshield. Also saw a gray one with yellow seats and yellow riding lights. I've got pics from all this but can't upload them because I forgot my adaptor. So, I'll upload all of the pics and video I shot in the unveiling when I get back Thursday.

Trip

The Vaquero is a goofy name, but I guess they wanted to stick with the "V" theme. That's a nice looking bike and I can't wait to see one in person. I hope they will have a tourpack option for it.

I would consider this over the Victory for the simple fact that is is water cooled and the Vic is not.

ponch · 10-05-2010, 03:01 PM

According to the foreign press I read, they said it didn't have the ETC.

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Originally Posted by majeff

Before you buy a 1700, try it out you may not like the clunky 6 speed. It also has electronic throttle control.

ponch · 10-05-2010, 03:04 PM

A little pricey considering the voyager isn't much more.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The "Vaquero"??? <sigh> What do you ride? I ride a Kawasaki Cowboy. I don't care for the name, but I'd overlook it.

10-05-2010, 09:21 AM	#31
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Thanks for posting. Makes me want one even more. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2010, 11:04 AM	#32
mac Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 265	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/pro...?id=495&scid=7 Called the Vaquero __________________ ~Ride Safe~ Mac Dennis "Master Mac" McHenry VROC#880, VBA#673, DarkSide#273 '15 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited '05 Vulcan 1600 Nomad (Left the nest) '02 Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi (RIP) '95 Vulcan 750, (Retired) Houston/Klien, Tx
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10-05-2010, 12:59 PM	#33
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" what a dopey name!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-05-2010, 01:03 PM	#34
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" I still think it's great and a leap in the right direction for Kawasaki. Looks like some more options are available too: "Kawasaki offers a large number of optional accessories, including an iPod conector, XM radio, standard gel seat, dual gel saddle, solo seat, heated solo seat, rider backrest, quick-release backrest, passenger floorboard kit, saddlebag liners, auxiliary lamps, DC power sockets, GPS mount, billet handlebar clamps, engine cover trim, saddlebag top rails, custom cover and more. See your Kawasaki dealer for more information"
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10-05-2010, 01:15 PM	#36
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" I like the looks. Interesting offering from Kawasaki, but if I were buying a bike right now, I would still be looking at the Cross Country from Victory. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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10-05-2010, 01:19 PM	#37
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Trip just looked at it in person about 1 hour ago. Says he likes the look and will post pictures. It does have pre 2009 clam shell bags. I haven't looked yet but it may be on Kawasaki's website. The Voyager remains unchanged from last year. Still has the top opening bags. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-05-2010, 01:22 PM	#38
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" It is on the kawasaki site now. The voyager and nomad is unchanged, just new colors for 2011. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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10-05-2010, 01:30 PM	#39
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Web site says the Vaquero has top opening bags. Can't imagine that windshield is sufficient for touring. Sure won't stop much rain. And it doesn't look like ABS is an option. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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10-05-2010, 01:32 PM	#40
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" MSRP $16,499 for Vaquero __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-05-2010, 01:51 PM	#41
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" OK guys..... just got logged in to report after seeing the unveiling of the Kawasaki lineup first hand here in Vegas. To start things off, if you are into watercraft, Kawa has introduced a jetski for 2011 that has a 300 HP engine..... I said 300 HP! That's as much HP as my corvette for God's sake. Introduced for the first time this year is a new Ninja that is a sharp looking sport bike. But, the actual bike to steal the show was the new Vaquero... a Vulcan with side opening hard bags (I guess our complaining was heard by the Kawa marketing department). I've looked long and hard at this bike and like it. It's got a 1700 twin that's blacked out. Kawa has gone back to not only the side opening bags, but the same mufflers used on the 2005-2008. The bike can be configured for solo riding and has an easily detachable sissy bar for 2-up riding. Kawa also has a Special Operations Department now that can provide a Voyager, Nomad or Vaquero decked out the way you want. I saw a Voyager on the showroom floor that was dull gray with orange seat, and windshield. Also saw a gray one with yellow seats and yellow riding lights. I've got pics from all this but can't upload them because I forgot my adaptor. So, I'll upload all of the pics and video I shot in the unveiling when I get back Thursday. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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