2015 Kawasaki Vulcan  1700 Nomad

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015


2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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Sit back, relax and let the countryside glide past. The Vulcan 1700 Nomad comes equipped and ready for your next adventure complete with ABS braking as standard.

General information
Model Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Year 2015
Category Touring
Rating 3.7  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details 52° V-twin
Power 73.0 HP (53.3 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
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)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front suspension 43mm hydraulic fork
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Rear wheel travel 79 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/70-16
Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 378.3 kg (834.0 pounds)
Seat height 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1466 mm (57.7 inches)
Overall length 2499 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width 1026 mm (40.4 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark Black
Starter Electric
Carrying capacity Saddle bags
Factory warranty 24 months
Comments Windscreen.
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