KAWASAKI'S VULCAN® 1600 NOMAD™ BRINGS POWER AND STYLE TO THE TOURING CRUISER UNIVERSE.
Sleek saddlebags and touring windscreen for the open road.
True to its name, Kawasaki's Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™ is ready to travel and there's no surprise this ready made touring-cruiser is a popular choice. Highlighted by a strong frame and excellent power from a 95-cubic inch V-Twin, the Nomad also has extensive touring features, a stylish appearance, and excellent riding dynamics.
Propelling this roaming beauty is a 1,552cc V-twin engine generating plenty of low-end torque and highway power to take its rider anywhere the road leads them. A gear-driven engine counter balancer and well-designed engine mounts reduce handlebar and floorboard vibration, yet these features do not interfere with the engine's distinctive V-twin rumble or power-pulse feeling from its single-pin crankshaft.
Crucial on a laden tourer - as when maneuvering in parking lots - the 1600 Nomad's steering geometry is designed so that the motorcycle feels more neutral at low speeds, while an air-adjustable rear suspension allows the Nomad to maintain the correct geometry even when loaded with a passenger and luggage.
The 1600 Nomad is highlighted by several standard chrome and creature comforts: Chrome engine guards and a thick passenger seat equipped with a backrest and aluminum grab bars. Floorboards for the rider and passenger combine to make long-distance rides more comfortable and pleasurable. Streamlined and stylish hard saddlebags are standard fare and provide generous storage for those overnight rides.
Self-canceling turn signals, a 5.3-gallon fuel tank, topped by an elegant electronic speedometer and LED odometer/tripmeter display let Nomad owners fully enjoy their ride. Other standard features such as an adjustable windshield, plush air-assisted rear suspension and adjustable levers tailor the Nomad to its rider.
V-Twin Engine
- 1,552cc (95 cu. in.) engine delivers gutsy acceleration and a broad spread of satisfying power
- Oversquare 102 x 95mm bore and stroke helps ensure punchy response
- Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies
- Four valves per cylinder provide maximum valve area for optimum flow
- Dual mufflers allow more clearance for saddlebags
Liquid-Cooling
- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
- Auxiliary fan keeps things cool during all operating conditions
Gear-Driven Engine Balancer
- Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
- Allows use of single-pin crankshaft for the desirable power-pulse feeling
Rubber-Mounted Engine
- Virtually eliminates all engine vibration
Five-Speed Transmission
- Great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising
- Positive neutral finder, just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily
Triple Disc Brakes
- Dual discs up front for maximum stopping power
- Large, single rear disc because touring bikes carry so much of the load on the rear wheel
5.3-Gallon Fuel Tank
- Rounded-edge finish for clean, upscale look
- Large capacity allows extended touring range
Shaft Drive
- Reliable, clean and quiet low-maintenance system
Air-Adjustable Rear Shocks
- Rebound damping is four-way adjustable to tailor fit the ride
Large, Adjustable Windshield
- Adjustable up and down two inches, it gives excellent rider and passenger weather protection
- Heavy-duty chromed support hardware holds the windshield rock steady
Hard Saddlebags
- Designed for easy packing, these saddlebags carry an amazing amount of gear
- Lockable, side-open design for smooth looks and quick access
- Soft, removable inner bags available as an optional accessory
- Color-matched for integrated style
Passenger Comfort
- Floorboards, standard backrest and thick seat provide maximum passenger comfort on long rides
Specifications
- Engine: Four-stroke, air/liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 50-degree V-twin
- Displacement: 1,552cc / 95ci
- Bore x stroke: 102.0mm x 95.0mm
- Compression ratio: 9.0:1
- Cooling: Liquid
- Induction: Digital fuel injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies
- Ignition: TCBI dual plug with digital advance
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Frame: High-tensile steel, double cradle
- Rake / trail: 32 degrees/ 7.2 in.
- Front Suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.
- Rear Suspension / wheel travel: Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
- Tire, front: 150/80x16
- Tire, rear: 170/70x16
- Brakes, front / rear: Dual 300mm hydraulic discs / 300mm disc
- Overall length: 99.0 in.
- Overall width: 40.9 in.
- Overall height: 59.3 in.
- Seat height: 28.3 in.
- Dry weight: 772 lbs.
- Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
- Wheelbase: 66.5 in.
- Colors: Metallic Diablo Black, Two-Tone: Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver, Two-Tone: Candy Fire Red / Metallic Diablo Black
- Warranty: 24 months
- Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months