2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad

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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$12,999.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	24
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid / Air
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70 R16
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	66.5 / 1689.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.3 / 20.1

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I Love My Vulcan!

By Marla Lamb-Wilson(Owner), Apr. 19, 2009

I bought my 2008 Nomad April 13, 2009, which was Good Friday as well. It was the BEST FRIDAY I have ever had! My sis-in-law had bought hers a week earlier and once I tried it I had to have one too!

The dealer found mine at another dealership and it was a new leftover! I traded in my 2008 Sportie, a... Read Full Review

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Having no issue.

By Robert Shaver(Owner), Dec. 14, 2010

I am very happy with this bike. Before I got this one, I owned a 2001 Honda Shadow 750 ACE. Let me tell you there was a hugh difference in power, handling, shifting, and weight. I guess I lucked out and just have a natrual feel to any sort of bike. On the other had I have recieved an letter from... Read Full Review

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love it

By Jeff(Owner), Aug. 3, 2010

Bought it new form the dealer and have had no problems or complaints. Love it. Little heavy but lot of bike too. Read Full Review

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awsome

By Paul W. Eubank(Owner), Jan. 30, 2011

I bought my nomad april 2008 off of the show room floor, fell in love with it the first time I saw it, my wife and I sat on it for at least 15 minutes, I road it from the dealership, and man what a ride, the tweek power is great, no down shifting just to throttle up, and the seat is great, I have ro... Read Full Review

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