In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

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In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom and Victory Cross Country Tour in comparison. Searching for miles in the wild east of Central Europe – A road movie.

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Alternative program. Black and white, but not made of leather: flying visit to the Wroclaw stadium, a few days before the European Championship.

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom.

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Tasteful: Curved, organic shapes characterize the design of the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom.

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Shiny: watch collection in Wurlitzer style, with a sparkling red background at night, with cooling water thermometer on the right. Practical: central lock and gear indicator.

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Strong together: from 20 km / h, the front and rear wheels always brake together. Fat balloon tire, a 130 16-inch model.

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Stronger than Kevlar: the left-hand, resilient carbon-based timing belt on the Kawasaki.

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Wild East: Country life – somewhere in a Polish village, Papa on the big Kawa is a real sensation.

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There is joy: finally in Ukraine!

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At home they talk about particulate matter – the sooty trucks have no problems with that.

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Picturesque: Oder Bridge in Wroclaw.

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Majestic: storks as constant companions.

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Made-to-measure work: The wide Dnieper cladding was the model for Victory?

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Victory Cross Country Tour.

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Victory Cross Country Tour: Impressive – dimensions, wind and weather protection and seating comfort.

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Clear: round clocks highlighted in white, illuminated in bright blue in the dark. The voltmeter sits on the right, an LCD gear indicator in the center. Lots of switches on the left.

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Powerful: The 101 pistons cover a full 108 millimeters of stroke in the 50-degree V2. Four-valve ohc heads and hydraulic valve lifters like on the Kawasaki.

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Strikingly cut Victory rear: it shines with LED taillights even in the top case and LED indicators. License plate placed off-center.

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Clean: the right side of the US bike tears at the timing belt.

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Lots of fans in front of the noble Hotel “George” in Lviv.

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Go east: Lena is working on a Ukrainian gas station.

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Go east: Delicious – fried pierogi (dumplings).

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Opulent: Orthodox churches in Ukraine shine even in poor villages.

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Contrasts: Palaver at a Polish gas station.

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Contrasts: Polish motorways show air and asphalt temperature.

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Contrasts: cobblestones and elevated tram tracks in Lviv require full concentration if you want to continue driving without an ambulance.

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More modern infrastructure in Poland – in contrast to the poorer Ukraine.

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Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom and Victory Cross Country Tour. Both cruisers take experienced drivers easily and relaxed into endless expanses.

In the test: Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager

Traveling and cruising with a big V2 engine

The Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager is a classically designed touring cruiser with modern advantages. It bears its purpose in its name: it should be used to travel, and as comfortably as possible.

The Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager brings a lot of modern technology underneath its huge paneling, which should make traveling as comfortable as possible. Cruise control, on-board computer and audio system with connection options for iPod and CB radio are also on board, as is a modern composite braking system with ABS.

The top case of the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager has space for two full-face helmets, the luggage system holds an impressive 126 liters – that’s enough for longer trips for two. Unfortunately, the payload is relatively low at 180 kilograms. Two adults with full gear can easily reach this weight without luggage. The gross vehicle weight is still very high: 586 kilograms.

This makes it clear who the target group for Voyager is: experienced pilots who know how to handle a Supertourer. The pure engine power will not overtax even beginners. With 73 hp, the Kawa is more defensively motorized. In contrast, 136 Nm torque is already available at 2750 rpm – perfect for lazy shifting cruising in high gears.

When it comes to comfort, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager leaves little to be desired. The seat cushions are soft and comfortable, the feet rest on the running boards, the passenger leans against the padded topcase, and the huge paneling effectively directs the airflow past the passengers. In addition, your favorite music comes from the stereo. What else could you wish for? A lower consumption would be nice. At country road speed, the 1700 easily approves 6.5 liters – significantly more on the autobahn. In return, the Kawasaki offers a good price-performance ratio and is cheaper than the competition.

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