KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Nomad (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Vulcan was a series of touring or custom motorcycles manufactured by Kawasaki since 1984. The bikes had the "VN" designation and were powered mainly by V-twin engines with displacements ranging from 125 to 2,053cc.

The Vulcan range comprised several motorcycles with different displacement engines and appearances, like the Vulcan 1700 series that debuted in 2009 with the Classic, Classic LT, Nomad, and Voyager versions. Also, from 2011, the range was complemented by the Vaquero version.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad, 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 2012 motorcycle packed the same standard features as the previous model, such as 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 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad had its heartbeat set by a 1,700cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 73 hp with a peak force at 5,000 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was converted into motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final carbon fiber belt drive.