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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$15,199
MSRP
$14,399
Warranty
12
Warranty
24
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 2000 Classic LT
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Nomad
Year
2009
Year
2009
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
113.9 / 85
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower RPM
5000
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
141 / 191.2
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
108 / 146.4
Torque RPM
2800
Torque RPM
2750
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
123.2 / 4.85
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Displacement (cc/ci)
2053 / 125.3
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/60 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.32
Length (ft)
8.2
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1025
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Height (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Height (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.3 / 1734.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
3.8
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
796 / 361.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
884.2 / 401.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
833.5 / 378.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.58
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
Yes
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
High
Height
High
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Saddle Bag (s)
Standard
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag Material
Leather
Saddle Bag Material
-
Saddle Bag Trim
Studded
Saddle Bag Trim
-
Number Of Saddle Bags
2
Number Of Saddle Bags
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Leather Storage
Standard
Leather Storage
-
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
8.6 / 38
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Standard
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