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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS 20142014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ ABS may look like it rolled out of the history books, but at it’s heart, the Nomad is a thoroughly modern motorcycle. Outfitted with a full-sized windshield, hard saddlebags, floorboards, backrest and standard cruise control, this Vulcan has everything needed to both stand out on the boulevard and follow the front wheel towards distant horizons. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS |
| Year model | 2014 |
| Type | Touring |
| Price as new | US$ 17499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.6 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 |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin |
| 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. DFI with dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| 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 / 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. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 382.1 kg (842.3 pounds) |
| Seat height | 729 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 | Two-tone Flat Ebony /Pearl Flat Crystal White |
| Starter | Electric |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
| Factory warranty | 24 months |
| Comments | Windscreen |
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