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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad 19991999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Category | Touring |
| Rating | 3.5 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1470.0 ccm (89.70 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power output | 51.0 HP (37.2 kW)) @ 4500 RPM |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 15.33 seconds |
| Compression | 8.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electric |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate, multiple |
| Fuel consumption | 6.75 litres/100 km (14.8 km/l or 34.85 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 156.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Double chrome pipes |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Trail | 188 mm (7.4 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm stanchions |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | dual dampers, adjustable for air-pressure, rebound damping |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Front tire | 150/80-19 71H |
| Rear tire | 150/80-19 71H |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Single-action, twin-piston calipers |
| Diameter | 279 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-action |
| Diameter | 318 mm (12.5 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 351.5 kg (775.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.16 litres (1.10 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Red/red, green/green |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 99 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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