Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2013 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2013 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad | Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies | Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146.5 | 146.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104 | 104 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. | 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 170/70-16 |
| Trail (mm) | 178 | 178 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 378.3 | 378.3 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,466 | 1,466 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,026 | 1,026 |
| Seat height (mm) | 729 | 729 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20.06 |
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