| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The new Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™ retains the elegant style of the Vulcan 1500 Nomad, but features more chrome, enhanced passenger comfort, and the big V-twin engine’s displacement has been boosted to 1,552cc to give it an even keener powerband.
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad |
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Model year
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2005 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 12999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.8 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1550.0 ccm (94.58 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Compression
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9.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Digital fuel injection with (2) 36mm throttle bodies |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital |
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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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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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High-tensile steel, double cradle |
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Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
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Front suspension
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43mm hydraulic fork |
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Rear suspension
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Dual hydraulic shocks |
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Front tire
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150/80-16 |
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Rear tire
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170/70-16 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Seat height
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706 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Ground clearance
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1684 mm (66.3 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Blue, Black |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Further information |
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