Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2011 and Suzuki Intruder C1500T 2014

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2011 and Suzuki Intruder C1500T 2014 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2011 ×
Suzuki Intruder C1500T 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)20112014
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1700 NomadSuzuki Intruder C1500T
CategoryTouringTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjection. Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodiesInjection
Engine details52° V-twin54 degree V-Twin
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,462
Power (kw)-56.8
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltShaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)146.5131
Bore (mm)10296
Stroke (mm)104101
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline-Constant mesh
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceElectonic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Exhaust system-Black
Chassis
Front suspension43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspensionSwingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone-
Front tyre130/90-16130/80-R17
Rear tyre170/70-16200/60-R16
Trail (mm)178-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)30-
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • candy neptune blue/metallic phantom silver
  • ebony/metallic moondust grey
  • black
Carrying capacityLockable, color matched, top-opening hard saddlebagsSaddle bags
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,675
Kerb weight (kg)378.3328
Overall height (mm)1,4661,440
Overall length (mm)2,4992,570
Overall width (mm)1,026990
Seat height (mm)729720
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0618



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