General information |
Model
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad |
Year
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2015 |
Category
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Touring |
Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
|
52° V-twin |
Power
|
73.0 HP (53.3 kW)) @ 5000 RPM |
Torque
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146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM |
Compression
|
9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
|
TCBI with Digital Advance |
Lubrication system
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Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Belt (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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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
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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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