2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | Preview
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2012 Kawasaki Preview
For 2012, Kawasaki returns with the Vulcan 1700 Voyager, a full-dresses machine ready to go the distance.
With this touring-savvy package arrives enough luggage space for a week's worth of gear, frame-mounted fairing, electronic cruise control and a high-fidelity sound system.
Like previous models, the Vulcan 1700 Voyager retains that 1960s muscle-car styling and powerful 1700cc V-Twin, but arrives in 2012 with a few upgrades, most notably the innovative Kawasaki Air Management System (KAMS).
The KAMS system on the Voyager was designed to fight off those annoying engine heat problems present on the V-Twin due to high temps from the exhaust and rear cylinder. The first to use an air management system, Kawasaki designed the KAMS to increase comfort for riders on the 1700 Voyager, especially while at a stop.
Kawasaki says: "The primary part of the KAMS routes radiator heat to the ground, below the engine, while the secondary part of the system draws heat away from the rear cylinder and exhaust pipe and directs it to the ground on the left side of the motorcycle. This system is particularly effective in warm weather while stopped in traffic or for extended periods of low-speed operation, such as during staging for group rides or parades."
Source: Ultimate MotorCycling | News and Reviews