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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 20092009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad. Image credits - Kawasaki.
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| 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. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad |
| Year model | 2009 |
| Type | Touring |
| Rating | 3.9 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
| Front suspension | 45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 373.1 kg (822.5 pounds) |
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1026 mm (40.4 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: Candy Diamond Red / Pearl Luster Beige, Two-tone: Metallic Nocturne Blue / Pearl Luster Beige |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 09 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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