Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 NOMAD ABS User Manual

Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS 2010

Specifications:

VN1700DAF

Engine Type

Displacement

Bore & Stroke

Compression Ratio

Fuel System

Ignition

Transmission

Rake/Trail

Front Wheel Travel

Rear Wheel Travel

Front Tire Size

Rear Tire Size

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Wheelbase

Front Brake

Rear Brake

Fuel Tank Capacity

Ground Clearance

Seat Height

Curb Mass

Colours

4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC 4-Valve Cylinder Heads, 50° V-Twin

1,700 cm³

102.0 x 104.5 mm

9.5:1

Fuel Injection, 42 mm x 2 with ETV with Electronic Cruise Control

TCBI with Digital Advance

6-Speed, with Positive Neutral Finder and Belt Final Drive

30.0°/ 169 mm

140 mm

80 mm

130/90-16

170/70-16

43 mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork

Twin Air-Assist Shocks with 4-way Rebound Damping

1,665 mm

Dual 300 mm discs, Opposed 4-Piston Callipers with K-ACT II ABS

Single 300 mm disc, Twin-Pistons Calliper with K-ACT II ABS

20.0 litres

140 mm

730 mm

382 kg (includes full fuel tank and all fluids at correct levels)

Metallic Titanium with Metallic Diablo Black

(Specifications subject to change without notice.)

Key Features:

1,700 cm³, 50° V-Twin, Liquid-Cooled

Handy Electronic Cruise Control

Low Seat and Comfortable Riding Position

2010 VULCAN 1700 NOMAD ABS

As part of Kawasaki’s latest evolution of big-bore V-twin cruisers, the Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS shares the same 1700cc single-overhead cam long stroke engine with the rest of the Vulcan 1700 line, but like the flagship Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS it’s tuned to deliver maximum torque and power at a slightly higher rpm to reflect its intention for the open road. The Nomad model features color-matched hard saddlebags, passenger backrest and floorboards, large windshield and fork-mounted air deflectors. Plus there‘s cruise control and Kawasaki’s first fully electronic throttle valve system

50° V-Twin Engine

*Long stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC muscular engine designed to deliver high levels of torque and raw power.

*Liquid-cooled A/C generator reduces the temperature of generator stator coils and thus increases output to handle additional accessories.

*Semi-dry sump design reduces overall engine height and keeps excess oil away from the crank to prevent power-robbing stirring loss. Oil is stored in the transmission, which eliminates the need for an

oil tank. Triple oil pumps (2 scavenge and 1 feed pump) help reduce stirring loss and provide superb oil circulation.

*Water jackets surround only the top quarter of the cylinders and the polished-edge fins match the cylinder heads while attractively tapering to the cylinder bases.

*High-performance forged pistons are lightweight, stronger and more heat resistant than cast versions. Oil jets help cool the pistons for added durability.

*Dual primary engine balancers and rubber engine mounts help isolate high-frequency vibration while providing the rider with the core power-pulse feeling of the muscular engine.

*Single-pin crankshaft for that classic V-twin rumble and characteristic pulse.

*A cam damper mounted to the end of the crankshaft protects the drive train by damping large torque fluctuations yet helps emphasise the pleasant torque pulse.

4-Valve Cylinder Head

Overhead cam with hydraulic valve lash adjusters for performance and ease of maintenance.

Digital Fuel Injection

* Dual 42mm throttle bodies with Atomising Fuel Injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better combustion and fuel consumption.

Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV)

The throttle pulley operates an acceleration position sensor (APS) that uses the ECU to send a signal to a small motor that actually operates the throttle valves. This makes throttle pull very light for reduced rider fatigue and the more precise throttle control results in better performance, smoother running and increased fuel mileage.

* Using a cable-operated APS eliminates expensive switch housing electronics that can be damaged and costly to replace should the motorcycle get tipped on its right side.

Electronic Cruise Control

* Works in conjunction with the ETV to automatically maintain a set speed when in third gear or higher and when traveling between 50 and 125 kph.

* Convenient controls located within easy thumb reach on the right handlebar.

TCBI with Digital Advance

* Microprocessor controlled timing provides precise engine management.

Dual Slash-Cut Mufflers

* Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain honeycomb catalysers to reduce emissions.

6-Speed Transmission

*Overdrive 6th gear reduces rpm at higher speeds and helps increase fuel mileage.

*Gear position sensor communicates with the ECU to help reduce fuel consumption and adjust timing to provide better power feeling, and an indicator on the speedometer allows the rider to monitor current gear position at a glance.