Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager – II
The attractive saddlebags are reasonably large at 38 liters each, but it’s the 50-liter top box that really expands the Voyager’s luggage capacity by inhaling items of nearly any size, including two full-face helmets when not stuffed with clothes and makeup and curling irons. A highly visible LED light-bar spans the rear width of the trunk and augments the V-shaped LED taillight. The cargo box also incorporates a plush backrest and minimal armrests for a passenger, adding comfort and security. A broad and supportive pillion seat will keep your significant other content during long stints, aided by floorboards that allow a variety of knee bends.
The Voyager’s front seat is at least as pleasing. It’s placed at a fairly low 28.7 inches (0.4 inch lower than its H-D rivals) despite being thickly padded, and it delivers a neutral ergonomic triangle with a comfortable bar bend and roomy floorboards that fit riders of all sizes. Laid out in front of a rider is an eye-catching instrument panel with vintage-look gauges, including a separate tach and speedo in a retro circular design bookended by smaller round gauges for fuel and coolant temp. A central LCD panel displays info about average fuel economy, range to empty, clock and a gear-position indicator. At the bottom of the dashboard is the display for the audio menus that incorporate readouts for iPod docking.
