| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2008 × | Suzuki Boulevard C90 T × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad | Suzuki Boulevard C90 T |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1474.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 101 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI dual plug with digital advance | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. | Link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | Soft-tail-style frame creates a continuous flowing line from the headlight, through the fuel tank, seat and rear fender |
| Front tyre | 150/80-x16 | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-x16 | 180/70-M15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,689 | 1,700 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 350 | 316 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,506 | 1,422 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,515 | 2,525 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,039 | 1,020 |
| Seat height (mm) | 719 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 14 |