2007 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2007
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2005
Price
Standard
MSRP
$12,899
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
2700
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
127
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (in/mm)
3.74 / 95
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 94.7
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
99 / 2514.6
Width (in/mm)
40.9 / 1038.9
Height (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.5 / 1689.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
772 / 350.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.01
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
Yes
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
Detachable
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.3 / 718.8
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Optional
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Leather Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Height
High
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
11 reviews
  • Great ride
    By  (I am a Writer) on Oct 31, 2020

    This 1600 Nomad is a great touring bike. After 12 hours in the seat you can stop get off and be ready to get back on . The Harley guys could Harley get off thier bikes and needed to rest.

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  • Vulcan 1600 Nomad
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 07, 2014

    I love this bike. Great ride, plenty of power, and it looks great! I previously owned a 2004 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI and this is even better. No breakdowns or issues and you can customize them for not a lot of money. This is by far the best cruiser I have ever ridden.

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  • 07 Vulcan Nomad
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 13, 2012

    Hi first time writing. I purchased the bike new in 08, 20000 km. already made changes. I put on Vance and Hins Exhaust and a Power Commander iii usb. And the handle grips. I had trouble with back firing when slowing down, so I just got it dyno tuned in Winter of 2011-2012 I have not drivin it yet ...

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  • head gasket??
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 24, 2011

    I have a 2007 1600 nomad with 7500 miles. I started to smell a sweet smell comming from the left side engine rear engine cyclinder at about 5000 miles. stopped by the dealership. ( now closed down) had a mechanic look at it. he stated he saw nothing. went to another dealer last week they stated blown ...

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  • Like a champ
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 28, 2010

    I bought my 2007 Nomad in the April of 2008 new at a great price. This was my first bike, with that said here's the reason's I chose it. The Nomad is easy on the throttle so it doesn't rip out of your hands. It's a heavy and sturdy bike and can be seen coming from a distance. The seat was low enough ...

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  • Great impulse buy
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 09, 2010

    I've been riding for one (1) year now and have gone trough 6 different bikes trying to find the right one, then bought this used Vulcan 1600 recently when I wasn't even looking for it. For the money and value it just doesn't get any better than this; great looking and functional saddle bags, comfy ...

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  • Terrific Interstate Eater
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2009

    In 52 years of riding, I've owned a number of different motocycles. I purchased my 2007 Nomad new in the crate in January of 2008. I can truthfully say this is the best highway traveler I have ever owned. I have nothing against full-dressers such as Harley Ultras, K-model BMWs, or Honda Goldwings, ...

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  • kawasaki nomad
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 14, 2009

    I purchased my nomad new in 2007 and have put 20000kms on it so far. This is by far the best bike I have ever owned. I fitted a cruise control from MMC cruise controls and highly recomd it. It makes the miles fly by with out cramping in your hands. The vulcan handles well at all speeds. I have not ...

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  • 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 10, 2008

    The Kawasaki Nomad is a great bike. It is big and heavy, but stable, powerful and smooth. As a touring cruiser you want a bike that provides a great platform to cover many miles quickly. This is it.

    On the highway it provides a comfortable ride, eating up miles effortlessly. While ...

    The ergonomics are good for me - I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam and not exactly svelte, and the seat, bar, floorboard setup works well. I can easily put both feet down at stops, and it never feels "too big" to control.

    Like most bikes with shaft drive you'll need to be very smooth with your right hand, as abrupt on and off throttle motions cause the back end to jack a little, but I've never found it to be bothersome. What is (was) more bothersome was the air management, as there was helmet buffeting at every possible speed and at every possible height of the adjustable windshield. I had to buy aftermarket lowers (much larger than stock) to alleviate this problem. Kawasaki really needs to spend a little more time in a wind tunnel, shaping the windshield and front end. I don't know if the newer 1700 version (to appear sometime in the near future) will have remedied this or not. One thing the newer version (at least on paper) seems to have fixed is the addition of a 6th gear. At cruising speeds I almost always feel like another gear would come in handy. When the clutch gets hot (like in stop and go traffic) it gets temperamental. Not a big issue, but I will admit that I've stalled it more than once when the clutch decided to grab rather than slip like I was expecting.

    I happen to think the saddlebags are the best looking hard bags in the industry. The ones on the new 1700 now look like the same as everyone else's. Buy the liners for the bags. They come in handy.

    My mileage has consistently averaged around 40, and I'm not known for taking it easy on the throttle. This year with the price at the pump, I've used it whenever possible instead of my car to commute to work.

    With fully adjustable rear shocks, you might need to experiment with the pre-load and air pressure settings to get the right feel for you and your riding, and for the addition of a passenger, but I've had no trouble getting it to where it works best for me. I set the preload to "III" (3) and run with 25 or 30 pounds of air, and that seems to cover all situations.

    I've put over 3500 miles on this summer alone, and still my overall impression is very favorable. I really like this bike, and have no plans to replace it anytime soon. I am very happy with the Nomad, especially when you factor in the purchase price.

    In summary:

    Positives:

    - Stable traveling platform

    - Smooth and powerful

    - Great looking

    Negatives:

    - Air management

    - Clutch grabs when hot

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  • One awesome bike.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 03, 2008

    I love my Nomad. The bike is exactly what I expected. It came equiped to ride two-up, and ready to travel. I pruchased my NOMAD in April, and have 7800 miles on it. I plan to take a cross country trip next summer. The bike handles well, has plenty of power, and just plain looks great.

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  • Nomad 1600 - Best bike I have owned
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 12, 2008

    I bought the bike about 100 miles away from home. Those miles flew past! I could have kept on going. This is a great ride! Now, two weeks and 500 miles later, I still love it. I am looking forward to cooler weather and some longer trips.

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