Vaquero Joins "bagger" Lineup

Riders who favor
longer journeys need a bike that will be able to handle the trials
and tribulations of the road while also storing their gear
comfortably and easily. This is why many riders favor "baggers," or
bikes that come with built-in saddlebags that can store plenty of
items.
Motorcycle Cruiser reports that the bagger market has heated up in
recent months as companies look to steal some of the market away
from Harley-Davidson. Victory and Star both recently debuted new
models, and now Kawasaki is getting in on the fun with the Vulcan
Vaquero.
The Vaquero is similar in many ways to other models in the Vulcan
1700 lineup, but is immediately recognizable due to its two large
black saddlebags on the back of the bike. The company claims that
these two bags hold up to 10 gallons each. While "baggers" aren't
typically thought of as the most stylish models, Kawasaki has made
an attempt by giving the bike a sleek all-black finish with just a
touch of chrome on the exhaust pipe.
Riders still get plenty of performance out of the 1700cc V-Twin
engine that is found on the other bikes in the Vulcan lineup. A
six-speed transmission with overdrive ties the whole package
together.
The Vaquero comes with an MSRP of $16,500, and Kawasaki has
simultaneously released a line of motorcycle accessories so that
riders can customize their bike however they choose.