KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Nomad (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad, a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2011. The bike was part of the Vulcan 1700 series alongside the Classic, Classic LT, Voyager, and Vaquero versions.

The Kawasaki Vulcan was a series of touring motorcycles manufactured by Kawasaki since 1984. The bikes were powered primarily by V-twin engines with displacements ranging from 125 to 2,053cc.

The Vulcan 1700 Nomad combined the retro look of a classic American motorcycle and the functionality of a big touring machine with Kawasaki's dependability. It packed several touring accessories that made long hauls more comfortable.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight with a chromed housing, a teardrop-styled tank, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and nine-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In addition to its standard features, the Nomad version packed a large windscreen for better wind and debris protection, a passenger backrest for a more comfortable riding experience, and side-mounted color-matched panniers for extra storage.

In the performance department, the 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad had installed a 1,700cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system.

As for the power figures, the engine delivered an output power of 73 hp at 5,000 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm. The 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad had an MSRP starting at $16,500.