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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad

2005–2009 · Cruisers

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Yamaha XV Midnight Star

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Yamaha XV Midnight Star

2006–2007 · Cruisers

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Key specifications

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad2009Yamaha XV Midnight Star2007
Engine displacement1,552 cm³1,854 cm³
Power93 hp (70 kW)99 hp (74 kW)
Torque—167.8 Nm
Seat height719 mm735 mm
Fuel tank capacity20.1 L17 L

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Engine

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad2009Yamaha XV Midnight Star2007
Engine displacement1,552 cm³1,854 cm³
Power93 hp (70 kW)99 hp (74 kW)
Torque—167.8 Nm
Engine typeV-Twin, four-strokeV-Twin
CoolingLiquidAir
Fuel systemInjectionCarburettor

Transmission

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad2009Yamaha XV Midnight Star2007
GearboxManual 5-speedManual 5-speed
Final driveShaftBelt

Dimensions and weight

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad2009Yamaha XV Midnight Star2007
Seat height719 mm735 mm
Wheelbase1,689 mm1,715 mm
Ground clearance135 mm155 mm
Fuel tank capacity20.1 L17 L

Chassis and suspension

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad2009Yamaha XV Midnight Star2007
FrameHigh-tensile steel, double cradleAluminium double cradle
Front suspension41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.Telescopic forks
Rear suspensionDual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension)

Brakes and wheels

SpecificationKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad2009Yamaha XV Midnight Star2007
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Front tyre150/80-16130/70-R18
Rear tyre170/70-16190/60-R17