2012 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Nomad

2012 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Nomad pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$15,799
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Nomad
Year
2012
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
108 / 146.4
Torque RPM
2750
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
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 Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.2
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Height (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
834 / 378.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
High
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
8.6 / 38
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • Awesome Ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2014

    Purchased new in March 2014, the bike was a new 2012 dealer left over. The bike is awesome, power and style. Would like to be able to dim the speedometer lights (at night the they are so bright they produce a slight glare on the windscreen (a little annoying at night).

    Otherwise it is an awesome ...

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