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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 — from 2009 to 2020.

20092020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700

1700cc V-Twin SOHC Liquid-Cooled (VN1700) · Belt

74 hp / 108 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity4.5 qt

Coolant

TypeKawasaki Coolant or Ethylene Glycol 50/50
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank5.3 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front130/90-16
Rear170/70-16
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTX20CH-BS
Shop group YTX20CH-BS battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.031 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Oil change3,750 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Spark plugs7,500 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter7,500 mi