Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad
Specifications
General information
Year
1999
Engine and transmission
Displacement
1470 cm³
Engine type
Petrol
Number of cylinders
2
Cylinder location
Row
Tacts
4
Power
51 HP
Transmission type,final drive
CVT
Gearbox
5-speed
Cooling system
Liquid
Bore x stroke
102.0 x 90.0 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel consumption
7 litres
Greenhouse gases
156.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Clutch
Wet plate, multiple
Lubrication system
Wet Sump
Compression
8.6:1
Ignition
Electric
Exhaust system
Double chrome pipes
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
15.330 seconds
Chassis, suspension, brakes
Frame type
Steel
Front brakes
Double disc. Single-action, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes
One disc. 1-action
Front tyre
150/80-19 71H
Rear tyre
150/80-19 71H
Front suspension
41mm stanchions
Rear suspension
dual dampers, adjustable for air-pressure, rebound damping
Front brakes diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes diameter
318 mm
Front wheel travel
150 mm
Rear wheel travel
99 mm
Trail
188 mm
Rake (fork angle)
32
Physical measures and capacities
Overall length
2.51 mm
Overall width
826 mm
Fuel capacity
15.89 litres
Wheelbase
1.666 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
4.16 litres
Seat height
719 mm
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
351.5 kg
Oil capacity
3.5 litres
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
Color options
Red/red, green/green