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Year
2006
Year
2006
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLR 650
Display Name
Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2005
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$5,199
MSRP
$12,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
5500
Torque RPM
2700
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
9:1
Starter
Electric / Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
51
Torque (Nm)
127.45
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (in/mm)
3.27 / 83
Stroke (in/mm)
3.74 / 95
Displacement (cc/ci)
651 / 39.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 94.7
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.87
Final Drive Ratio
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
-
Reverse
No
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
86.8 / 2204.7
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
37 / 939.8
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
53 / 1346.2
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.9 / 1496.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.5 / 1689.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
9.4 / 238.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
337 / 152.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
772 / 350.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
392.4 / 178
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 23.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.93
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.01
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Handlebar Pads
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Floor Boards
-
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
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 Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
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
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
Yes
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 38
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/80 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 889
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.3 / 718.8
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Detachable
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Optional
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Hard Side Cases
-
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Leather Storage
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Standard
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
High
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Satellite
No
Satellite
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
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