Kawasaki VN 1700 Nomad (2011-12)

The Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad is a motorcycle with a four stroke, V-twin, SOHC engine and 1700cc capacity. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is liquid cooled with plus cooling fins. The ignition is TCDI with digital advance and has electronic fuel injection. The motorcycle has a wet, multi-disc, manual clutch, and electronic cruise control that comes with a six-speed transmission and a belt drive. The frame is made of double cradle steel with a box section single-tube backbone. The front suspension is a 43mm telescopic fork, while the swingarm has twin air-assisted 4-way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping, the rear wheel travel measures 80mm or 3.2 inches. The front brakes feature a 2x 300mm disc and 2 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 300mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1,666mm and a seat height of 730mm, making it a comfortable ride for most people. The fuel capacity of the Kawasaki VN 1700 is 20 liters, and it weighs 373 kgs.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad

Year: 2011 – 12

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.