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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad - 2012 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategoryTouring
Year2012
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission type,final driveBelt
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
Fuel controlSOHC
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Valves per cylinder4
Bore x stroke102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Compression9.5:1
Torque146.45 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750
Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Capacity:1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakes diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakes diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear tyre dimensions170/70-16
Front tyre dimensions130/90-16
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Trail178 mm (7.0 inches)
Rake (fork angle)30.0°
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel capacity20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Wheelbase1,666 mm (65.6 inches)
Overall width1,026 mm (40.4 inches)
Overall length2,499 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall height1,466 mm (57.7 inches)
Seat height729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc378.3 kg (834.0 pounds)

Other specs

Light30W x 2 halogen
Wheelbase1,255 mm (49.4 inches)
Ground clearance236 mm (9.3 inches)
Rear tyre25/10-12
Front tyre25/8-12
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with single shock, preload adjustment / 7.1 in.
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut / 6.7 in.
DrivelineSelectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Compression8.3:1
ModelKawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 Realtree APG HD
Color optionsMetallic Imperial Red/Metallic Phantom Silver Pearl Boulogne/Metallic Spark Black
Factory warranty24 months
StarterElectric

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