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