Comparisons / Comparison of Indian Chieftain 2014 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2009

Comparison of Indian Chieftain 2014 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2009 ×
Indian Chieftain 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)20092014
MakeKawasakiIndian
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1600 NomadIndian Chieftain
CategoryTouringCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Displacement (cm³)1,5521720.8
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Belt
Torque (Nm)-161.4
Bore (mm)102101.6
Stroke (mm)95108
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)-
IgnitionTCBI dual plug with digital advance-
Compression9.0:19.0:1
Exhaust system-Split dual exhaust w/cross-over
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.Dia. 41 mm/Travel 4.25
Rear suspensionDual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.Single shock/Travel 2.90
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc.
Frame typeHigh-tensile steel, double cradleAluminium
Front tyre150/80-16130/90-16
Rear tyre170/70-16150/80-16
Seat-Leather
Wheels-Wire spoked
Trail (mm)-150
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3225
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • metallic diablo black
  • two-tone: candy fire red / metallic diablo black
  • two-tone: metallic ocean blue / neutron silver
  • indian motorcycle® red
  • springfield blue
  • thunder black
Carrying capacity-Hard saddle bags.
Light-Tear drop head lamp, spot lights, fender light
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6891,646
Dry weight (kg)350338
Overall length (mm)2,5152,553
Seat height (mm)719692
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.06-



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