KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Nomad (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad was a touring motorcycle part of the Vulcan 1700 series that perfectly combined the Classic American motorcycle appearance with the versatility and comfort of a touring motorcycle.

The bike debuted in 2009 alongside the Classic, Classic LT, Voyager, and Vaquero, which debuted in 2011. The Nomad version was fitted with the most touring-oriented features of them all, with great attention to detail.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight, a large windscreen for better wind protection, a teardrop-shaped fuel tang with an integrated instrument panel, a comfortable two-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest for more comfort, side-mounted panniers, a dual exhaust system, and nine-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 2011 model brought several improvements, including redesigned mufflers that improved sound quality, an improved gearbox for quieter shifting, a revised fuel injection system, and a refinished intake manifold for an enhanced fuel mixture.

Suspension-wise, the bike was built around a double cradle high tensile steel frame with a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front and twin air-assisted four-way rebound-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad had its heartbeat set by a 1,700cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 73 hp at 5,000 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm.