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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2009

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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

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Kawasaki’s new Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ is more than a touring edition of the innovative Vulcan 1700 Classic. This cruising motorcycle is for riders and passengers who yearn for the open road and nights away from home, but also like to ride in comfort.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Year:	2009
Category:	Touring
Rating:	84.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1700.00 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2
Stroke:	4
Compression:	9.5:1
Bore x stroke:	102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	SOHC
Starter:	Electric
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	373.1 kg (822.5 pounds)
Seat height:	749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Overall length:	2,499 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width:	1,026 mm (40.4 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:	Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake (fork angle):	30.0°
Front suspension:	45mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear suspension:	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front tyre dimensions:	130/90-16
Rear tyre dimensions:	170/70-16
Front brakes:	Double disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Color options:	Metallic Diablo Black, Two-tone: Candy Diamond Red / Pearl Luster Beige, Two-tone: Metallic Nocturne Blue / Pearl Luster Beige
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