Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad


  3.66 average rating for 10 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad model variants.

2017 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad. Picture credits - Kawasaki. Submit more pictures.
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad model overview
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad models include the 10 motorcycles below produced from 2009 to 2017. The 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 1700 ccm v2 engine. The category is touring. Our visitor's rating for this model is 3.7 out of 5 with 4 votes. See the model variants below for more rating details.

Engine and transmission
Displacement1,700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
52° V-twin
Power73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchWet multi-disc
Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels
FrameSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front dampers43mm hydraulic fork
Rear dampersSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Front tire130/90-B16
Rear tire170/70-B16
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS
Diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Weight and dimentions
Wet weight382.0 kg (842.2 pounds)
Saddle height730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Length2499 mm (98.4 inches)
Height1466 mm (57.7 inches)
Width1026 mm (40.4 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Fuel tank20.1 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other information
Carrying capacitySaddle bags
Factory warranty24 months
CommentsWindscreen.
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The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad model variants with detailed specs:
 
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2017 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark BlackPoint
Price as new: 13599 GBPPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 382.00 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: Sit back, relax and let the countryside glide past.

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2016 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark BlackPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 382.00 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: Kawasaki’s first fully electronic throttle actuation system enables the ECU to control the volume of both the fuel (via fuel injectors) and the air (via throttle valves) delivered to the engine. Ideal fuel injection and throttle valve position results in smooth, natural engine response. Control of both fuel injection and airflow also enables precise cold-engine idling speed control.

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2015 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark BlackPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 378.30 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: Sit back, relax and let the countryside glide past. The Vulcan 1700 Nomad comes equipped and ready for your next adventure complete with ABS braking as standard.

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2014 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Two-tone: Candy Mystic Blue/Pearl Crystal White, Two-tone: Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark BlackPoint
Price as new: 16099 USDPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 378.30 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: The traditionally styled Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ fits right in with any classic bike, from one to eighty years old. However, just because it looks the part, doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything less than modern performance and reliability.

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2014 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad ABS
Touring category:
2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS
Colors: Two-tone Flat Ebony /Pearl Flat Crystal WhitePoint
Price as new: 17499 USDPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 382.06 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: The Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ ABS may look like it rolled out of the history books, but at it’s heart, the Nomad is a thoroughly modern motorcycle. Outfitted with a full-sized windshield, hard saddlebags, floorboards, backrest and standard cruise control, this Vulcan has everything needed to both stand out on the boulevard and follow the front wheel towards distant horizons.

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2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Two-tone: Candy Mystic Blue/Pearl Crystal White, Two-tone: Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark BlackPoint
Price as new: 16099 USDPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 378.30 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: The traditionally styled Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ fits right in with any classic bike, from one to eighty years old. However, just because it looks the part, doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything less than modern performance and reliability. For some it’s a full-blown touring bike, the large windshield, hard saddlebags, floorboards, backrest and standard cruise control help take the sting out of long days in the saddle.

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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Metallic Imperial Red/Metallic Phantom Silver Pearl Boulogne/Metallic Spark BlackPoint
Price as new: 15799 USDPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 378.30 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: Embodying classic American style, the Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ can be the perfect companion for touring or just cruising down the boulevard. This flexibility means it can be many things to different riders. For some it’s a full-blown touring bike, its windshield, hard saddlebags, floorboards, backrest and standard cruise control taking the sting out of long days in the saddle.

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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Candy Neptune Blue/Metallic Phantom Silver, Ebony/Metallic Moondust GreyPoint
Price as new: 15499 USDPoint
Torque: 146.45 NmPoint
Wet weight: 378.30 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: It’s a timeless look, one carved right here in the U.S. during the formative decades of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. It’s a look that epitomizes classic American styling, and one that meshed perfectly with the open-road mentality and adventurous spirit then spreading across the country.

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2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: 2-tone Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic TitaniumPoint
Price as new: 15199 USDPoint
Torque: 146.44 NmPoint
Wet weight: 378.29 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: With its large windshield, hard saddlebags, passenger floorboards, sturdy backrest and standard cruise control, the Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ is designed to reel in many comfortable miles of adventure at a time, with or without a passenger, using thoroughly modern hardware belied by its classic American appearance.

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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Touring category:
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Colors: Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Candy Diamond Red / Pearl Luster Beige, Two-tone: Metallic Nocturne Blue / Pearl Luster BeigePoint
Engine: 1700.00 ccmPoint
Wet weight: 373.07 kgPoint
Manufacturers profilation: Kawasaki’s new Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ is more than a touring edition of the innovative Vulcan 1700 Classic. This cruising motorcycle is for riders and passengers who yearn for the open road and nights away from home, but also like to ride in comfort.

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