Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2009 and Suzuki Intruder C1500T 2013

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2009 and Suzuki Intruder C1500T 2013 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2009 ×
Suzuki Intruder C1500T 2013 ×
General
Production from (year)20092013
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 details-54 and #730;V-Twin
Displacement (cm³)1,7001,462
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainShaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)10296
Stroke (mm)104101
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition-Electonic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Exhaust system-Black
Chassis
Front suspension45mm 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
Rake (fork angle) (degree)30-
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic diablo black
  • two-tone: candy diamond red / pearl luster beige
  • two-tone: metallic nocturne blue / pearl luster beige
  • black
Carrying capacity-Saddle bags
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6891,675
Kerb weight (kg)373.1328
Overall height (mm)1,4401,440
Overall length (mm)2,4992,570
Overall width (mm)1,026990
Seat height (mm)749720
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0618



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate