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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad 2011 Victory Cross Country™ Base
You have selected: 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad 2011 Victory Cross Country™ Base
Identification:
Model Type  Cruiser Touring
MSRP (US)  $ 12999 $ 17999
Warranty  24 12
Engine:
Compression Ratio  9:1 9.4:1
Cooling  Liquid Air / Oil
Cylinders  2 2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Engine Type  V Twin V Twin
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas Gas
Starter  Electric Electric
Valve Configuration  SOHC SOHC
Valves  8 8
Valves Per Cylinder  4 4
Transmission:
Number Of Speeds  5 6
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)   Gear
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft Belt
Transmission Type  Manual Manual
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)  150/80 R16 130/70 R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  170/70 R16 180/60 R16 Dunlop Elite 3
Brakes:
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Disc Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.3 / 20.1 5.8 / 22
Wheelbase (in/mm)  66.5 / 1689.1 65.7 / 1670