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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad - 2015 Specifications and Reviews
The 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad is a full-featured cruiser designed for long-distance touring and comfortable highway riding. Its spacious windscreen, saddlebags, and accessible 730mm seat height make it ideal for riders seeking stability and practicality on extended journeys. Known for its powerful 1700cc engine and impressive carrying capacity, the Nomad delivers classic cruiser character with modern touring convenience.
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2015 |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Torque | 146.45 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 73.00 Horsepower">HP (53.3 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 5000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS. |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear wheel travel | 79 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork |
| Trail | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,026 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,466 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Seat height | 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 378.3 kg (834.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Windscreen. |
| Factory warranty | 24 months |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Metallic Titanium/Metallic Spark Black |
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