Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 382.0 kg (842.2 pounds)
Seat height 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1466 mm (57.7 inches)
Overall length 2499 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall width 1026 mm (40.4 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Frame type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front suspension 43mm hydraulic fork
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Rear wheel travel 80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front tire 130/90-B16
Rear tire 170/70-B16
Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Displacement 1700.0 ccm (103.73 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details 52° V-twin
Power 73.0 HP (53.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm (4.0 x 4.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc