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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
$12,999
MSRP
$6,999
Warranty
24
Warranty
0
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
2006
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1600 Nomad
Display Name
KX(TM) 450F
Year
2008
Year
2008
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
94 / 127.4
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
2700
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
96 / 3.78
Stroke (mm/in)
95 / 3.74
Stroke (mm/in)
62.1 / 2.45
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 94.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
12:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/80 R19
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
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)
12.4 / 315
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
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
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.25
Length (ft)
7.17
Width (in/mm)
40.9 / 1038.9
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Height (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Height (in/mm)
50.4 / 1280.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.5 / 1689.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.5 / 1485.9
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
3
Length (ft/in)
2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
772 / 350.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
220 / 99.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.9 / 7.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.01
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.04
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.6 / 345.4
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.3 / 718.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
38 / 965.2
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Location
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
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
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Peg Location
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Warranty (Months)
-
Warranty (Months)
0
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Height
High
Height
-
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
-
Bag Liners
Standard
Bag Liners
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
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