2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2006
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2005
Price
Standard
MSRP
$12,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
2700
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
127.45
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
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)
1.7 / 43
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 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
6 reviews
  • 2006 Kawasaki 1600 Nomad
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 19, 2016

    Comfy, good looking cruiser. I'm going on a three week trip through Idaho, Montana, and California. Looking forward to it!

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  • Best bike I have owned
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 19, 2014

    Over 40,000 miles on My 2006 Nomad. After owning four oyhrt bikes which I have Sold. Will hopfully never sell this bike. could'nt ride a nother bike ' I am spoiled to have a bike that has never let me down on the short rides as well as the longer one.

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  • Best bike I have ever had
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 15, 2013

    Big and heavy but the best freeway ride out of all the bikes I have had. Not the best for slow speed. I love this bike.

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  • What a bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 26, 2010

    went for our first mountain cruze 200 miles, all turns. Two big people and the vulcan had endless power for pulling hills. It handled like a small bike 37.8 mpg in the hills. This is all the bike I need.

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  • Love the Nomad
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 13, 2010

    I own a 2006 Nomad and have close to 18,000 miles on it. It has never let me down. The ride is always enjoyable. Best bike I have owned. Averages over 40 mpg. Best tank was 52 mpg. I take it on long rides for multiple days. Plenty of storage.

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  • One Sweet Ride . . . .
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 04, 2008

    I recently took my bike on a trip to NJ, 10 hours each way. With only stops for gas along the way, this proved to be one comfortable ride. The bike is made for this kind of long distance touring. Stock saddle is very comfortable, could have ridden a lot longer. Averaged 40 mpg during trip. The ...

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