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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$12,999
MSRP
$8,699
Warranty
24
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
1998
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1600 Nomad
Display Name
Ninja(R) ZX-6R
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
68 / 2.68
Stroke (mm/in)
95 / 3.74
Stroke (mm/in)
43.8 / 1.73
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 94.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
636 / 38.8
Compression Ratio
9:1
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mitsubishi(R)
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
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
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
No
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.92 / 2.06 / 1.63 / 1.38 / 1.22 / 1.08
Final Drive Ratio
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.66
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/65 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual 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)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
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)
5.3 / 134.6
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.5 / 1689.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.2 / 1400
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
772 / 350.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
362 / 164.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.01
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.69
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
6.78
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
43.7 / 1110
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
9.3
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)
28.4 / 721.4
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Location
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Floor Board Location
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
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
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Peg Location
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Lap Timer
-
Lap Timer
Standard
Shift Light Type
-
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
24
Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Height
High
Height
Low
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Bag Liners
Standard
Bag Liners
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
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