| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | True to its name, Kawasaki’s Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™ is ready to travel and there’s no surprise this ready made touring-cruiser is a popular choice. Highlighted by a strong frame and excellent power from a 95-cubic inch V-Twin, the Nomad also has extensive touring features, a stylish appearance, and excellent riding dynamics. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2008 | 
    | Type | Touring | 
| Price as new | US$ 12999.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.8   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 9.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Ignition | TCBI dual plug with digital advance | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° | 
    | Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | 
    | Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping  / 3.9 in. | 
    | Front tire | 150/80-x16 | 
    | Rear tire | 170/70-x16 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 350.2 kg (772.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1506 mm (59.3 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2515 mm (99.0 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1039 mm (40.9 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1689 mm (66.5 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Metallic Diablo Black, Two-Tone: Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver, Two-Tone: Candy Fire Red / Metallic Diablo Black | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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