Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2005 - 2009 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 95.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Torque | 93.68 ft/lbs (127.0 Nm) @ 2700RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | tcbi dual plug with digital advance |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. Rear: dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (1689 mm) |
| Length | 99.02 inches (2515 mm) |
| Width | 40.91 inches (1039 mm) |
| Height | 59.29 inches (1506 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.31 inches (719 mm) |
| Weight | 772.06 pounds (350.2 Kg) (dry), 350.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 Gallon (20.06 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad was a single cylinder, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2005 and 2009. Max torque was 93.68 ft/lbs (127.0 Nm) @ 2700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 95.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1552.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 170/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.. The Vulcan 1600 Nomad was fitted with a 5.3 Gallon (20.06 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 772.06 pounds (350.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 66.5 inches (1689 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad[edit | edit source]
Equipped with saddlebags and a touring windscreen for the open road, the Vulcan 1600 Nomad is a popular choice for the touring cruiser enthusiasts.