Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
- Production years
- 2005–2009
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2009
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,552 cm³
- Power
- 93 hp (70 kW)
- Dry weight
- 350.2 kg
- Seat height
- 719 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad is a cruiser from the Vulcan family, produced from 2005 through 2009. The 2009 model uses a 1552 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel-injected V-Twin four-stroke engine producing 93 hp (70 kW), and weighs 350.2 kg dry.
Its 719 mm seat height can make it easier to put your feet down at stops, while the 350.2 kg dry weight will take effort to manage during slow-speed maneuvering. Shaft drive means there is no chain to clean or adjust; the dual air-assisted rear shocks offer four-way rebound damping. In 2006, the engine grew from 1550 cm³ to 1552 cm³ and the seat rose from 706 mm to 719 mm.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 102.0 x 95.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,552 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 9.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI dual plug with digital advance
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 93 hp (70 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2667 HP/kg (dry)
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 350.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.1 L
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Overall height
- 1,506 mm
- Overall length
- 2,515 mm
- Overall width
- 1,039 mm
- Seat height
- 719 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,689 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel, double cradle
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.
- Rake
- 32.0°
- Rear suspension
- Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 150/80-16
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear tyre
- 170/70-16
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Diablo Black, Two-Tone: Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver, Two-Tone: Candy Fire Red / Metallic Diablo Black
Model years
2006
Engine capacity: 1,550 cm³ → 1,552 cm³; Power: 93 hp (69 kW) → 93 hp (70 kW); Seat height: 706 mm → 719 mm
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,550 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ |
| Power | 93 hp (69 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) |
| Torque | — | 127.5 Nm | — | — | — |
| Dry weight | 350.2 kg | 350.2 kg | 350.2 kg | 350.2 kg | 350.2 kg |
| Seat height | 706 mm | 719 mm | 719 mm | 719 mm | 719 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 20.1 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Shaft final drive
The shaft drive avoids routine chain cleaning and adjustment.
Adjustable rear damping
Four-way rebound damping gives the rear shocks adjustment to suit the ride.
Low seat
At 719 mm, the seat can help riders get their feet down when stopped.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speed
The 350.2 kg dry weight takes more effort to balance and maneuver at walking pace.
Limited ground clearance
Its 135 mm ground clearance leaves less room over raised obstacles.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
719 mm
Approx. loaded height
689 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 20.1 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
365 km
With 10% reserve
329 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad have?
It has a 1552 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel-injected V-Twin four-stroke engine.
How much power does the 2009 Vulcan 1600 Nomad produce?
It produces 93 hp (70 kW).
How tall is the Vulcan 1600 Nomad's seat?
The seat height is 719 mm.
How much fuel does the 2009 Vulcan 1600 Nomad hold?
Its fuel tank holds 20.10 liters.
