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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad Specs

SUMMARY

The 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad is a Cruiser Style Motorcycle equipped with an 1700cc, Liquid Cooled, V Twin, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 6-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The Vulcan 1700 Nomad has Front Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Disc Brakes. The Vulcan 1700 Nomad weighs -50102- lbs. and has 5.5 inches of ground clearance.

The Vulcan 1700 Nomad was introduced in 2009 and is Carryover for 2012. It includes a 24 month Limited warranty.

MSRP: $15,799 Est. Monthly Payment*: $263

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Model	Vulcan 1700
Year	2012
Class	Cruiser
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$15,799
PRICE
Warranty	24
Engine
Cylinders	2
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	1700
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Liquid
Engine Type	V Twin
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Height (in)	28.7
Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.8
Front Travel (in)	5.5
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	3.1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)	5.5
Trail (in)	7
Width (in)	40.4
Wheelbase (in)	65.6
Length (in)	98.4
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	5.3
Misc
Major Revision Year	2009
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser
Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)
Transmission
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Transmission Type	Manual
Reverse	No
Brakes
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R16

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The base price of the 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad Motorcycle is $15799. This is $694.67 more expensive than its competition.

The V Twin engine in the 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad Motorcycle has a displacement of 1700 cc which is 0.34% less than its competition.

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KEY FACTS
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Model	Vulcan 1700
Year	2012
Class	Cruiser
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$15,799

PRICE
Warranty	24

Engine
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	1700
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Liquid
Engine Type	V Twin

Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Height (in)	28.7

Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.8
Front Travel (in)	5.5
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	3.1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)	5.5
Trail (in)	7
Width (in)	40.4
Wheelbase (in)	65.6
Length (in)	98.4

Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	5.3

Misc
Major Revision Year	2009
Year	2012
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser

Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)

Transmission
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Reverse	No

Brakes
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc

Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R16