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| Model: | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 71.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1552.00 ccm (94.70 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 127.46 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 94.0 ft.lbs) @ 2700 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Ignition: | TCBI Dual Plug Digital Advance |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 350.2 kg (772.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,689 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Rake (fork angle): | 32.0° |
| Front suspension: | 43mm Fork |
| Rear suspension: | Twin Air Adjustable Shocks, 4-Way Rebound Damping |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 170/70-16 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons) |
| Color options: | Metallic Dark Green/Metallic Phantom Silver, Ebony |
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