The Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad is a touring motorcycle that was produced in 2009-10. The engine is a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-twin with an electronic fuel injection system and a capacity of 1700cc. The maximum power output is 55kW/74hp at 5000rpm, while the maximum torque is 135Nm/13.7kgf-m/99.6lb-ft at 2750rpm. The transmission has 6 speeds and is belt-driven. The frame is a double cradle, steel structure with a box section single-tube backbone. The front suspension has a 43mm telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping. The front brakes consist of two, 300mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 300mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The tyres are sized 130/90-R16 at the front and 170/70-R16 at the rear. The wet weight of the bike is 373kg/34lb, and it has a fuel capacity of 20 litres/5.3 US gallons. Overall, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad is a heavy, powerful touring bike with a comfortable riding position and a range of standard features such as electronic cruise control.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad
| Year | 2009 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Exhaust | Twin, stacked |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt drive |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 3.077 (40/13) 2nd 1.900 (38/20) 3rd 1.407 (38/27) 4th 1.143 (32/28) 5th 0.967 (29/30) 6th 0.806 (29/36) |
| Frame | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 130/90 -R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/70 -R 16 |
| Rake | 30 degrees |
| Trail | 178 mm / 7.0 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2499 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1466 mm / 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wet Weight | 373 kg / 34 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |
