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| {{Infobox Motorcycle
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| |name = [[Kawasaki]] VN1700 Vulcan Nomad
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| |image = [[File:Kawasaki-VN-1700-Nomad-11--1.jpg|frameless|Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan Nomad]]
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| |aka =
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| |manufacturer = Kawasaki
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 2009 - 10
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor =
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| |successor =
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| |class =
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| |engine = Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder
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| |bore_stroke =
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| |compression = 9.5:1
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| |top_speed =
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| |power =
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system =
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| |ignition = TCDI with digital advance
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| |spark_plug =
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| |battery =
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| |transmission = 6 Speed
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| |frame = Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone
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| |suspension =Front: 43 mm Telescopic fork <br>
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| Rear: Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping
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| |brakes =Front: 2x 300mm discs 2 [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
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| |front_tire = {{tire|130/90 -R16}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|170/70 -R 16}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 1,666 mm / 65.6 in
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| |length =
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| |width =
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 730 mm / 28.7 in.
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| |dry_weight =
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| |wet_weight = 373 kg / 34 lb
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| |fuel_capacity = 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal.
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |fuel_consumption =
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related =
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| |competition =
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| }}
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins cooled Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.5:1 [[compression ratio]].
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| ==Drive==
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| Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 130/90 -R16 front [[tire]] and a 170/70 -R 16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 300mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping. The VN1700 Vulcan Nomad was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal. fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1,666 mm / 65.6 in long.
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| == Photos ==
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| [[File:Kawasaki-VN-1700-Nomad-11--1.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan Nomad]]
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| [[File:Kawasaki-VN-1700-Nomad-09--2.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan Nomad]]
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| [[File:Kawasaki-VN-1700-Nomad-09.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan Nomad]]
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| [[File:Kawasaki-VN-1700-Nomad-09--1.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan Nomad]]
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| == Overview ==
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| Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad
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| Born for the open road
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| Kawasakis new Vulcan® 1700 Nomad is more than a
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| touring edition of the innovative Vulcan 1700 Classic. This cruising motorcycle
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| is for riders and passengers who yearn for the open road and nights away from
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| home, but also like to ride in comfort. With a large windshield, hard
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| saddlebags, passenger floorboards, a luxury backrest and standard cruise
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| control, the Nomad is designed for miles of adventure solo or two-up.
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| The new Nomad supplies serious wind protection
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| courtesy of an adjustable handlebar-mounted windscreen. A sub-windshield and
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| deflectors on the Nomad further increase wind protection performance. The
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| sub-windshield covers the area between the windshield and headlight when the
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| windshield is in the raised position, while the fork-mounted deflectors help
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| direct air away from the riders legs.
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| Visually setting the Nomad apart from its Vulcan
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| 1700 brethren are the color-matched, lockable hard saddlebags. These top-opening
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| side cases each offer a bountiful 8.6 gallons (38L) of sealed storage space for
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| overnight trips. The Nomad also features front and rear guards to help protect
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| the bikes engine and saddlebags in case of a fall. Convenient helmet locks are
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| located on the left- and right-side saddlebag guards.
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| Comfortable seating for the rider and passenger
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| is a must on a touring bike and the Nomad delivers with plush deluxe seats that
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| are sculpted for all-day comfort. Contributing to long-distance passenger
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| comfort is a luxury backrest with integrated passenger grab bars and floorboards
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| for both the rider and passenger.
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| The Nomads light, compact frame holds a newly designed 1700cc engine based on
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| that of the mighty Vulcan 2000. However, it uses a SOHC rather than push-rod
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| actuated OHV arrangement. This permits fast revving and quick acceleration from
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| the 1700cc engine delivering superior passing performance at highway speeds.
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| The new engines increase in compression, displacement and long-stroke design
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| means significant torque and power gains over its predecessor.
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| This is no V-twin from yesteryear, the Nomads
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| fuel injection system, like those in use on Kawasakis Ninja® 650R and Vulcan
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| 900 motorcycles, utilizes one sensor in place of the usual three for less
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| complexity and weight. Besides the obvious advantages of FI like improved fuel
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| economy, the system permits easy hand-off starting.
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| The Nomads FI and exhaust are tuned to deliver
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| its peak torque and horsepower at higher rpm ideal for its open road operating
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| environment. More touring refinement comes from the clutch, which features six
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| damping springs for three-stage progressive damping to smooth out the shifting
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| and the hit from the big 1700cc engine under hard acceleration.
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| More cutting edge technology is found in
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| Kawasakis first fully electronic throttle valve system that makes its first
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| appearance on the Nomad. Working together with the fuel injection system, the
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| electronic throttle valve helps the new Vulcan 1700 Nomad to offer a smooth,
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| natural engine response. This helps the ECU to deliver an ultra-precise
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| metering of both fuel and air to the engine. It also provides accurate
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| cold-engine idle speed control, reduces rider fatigue and helps maintain a
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| natural throttle feel.
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| The system utilizes dual sensors; an Accelerator
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| Position Sensor (APS) on the throttle body and a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
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| on the throttle. Both of these sensors feed data to the ECU, which in turn
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| adjusts the throttle plates with exacting precision. The system is capable of
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| functioning on one set of data alone, offering redundancy in the unlikely event
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| of a sensor failure.
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| The Vulcan 1700 Nomad also features a
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| water-cooled alternator with rare-earth magnets that produces a staggering 48.5
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| amps of electrical output; plenty to power navigation systems and other
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| electrical accessories that enrich modern traveling.
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| Likewise, no modern motorcycle could call itself a tourer without cruise
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| control, and the Nomad is no exception. The cruise control is conveniently
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| operated from the right side of the handlebar and can be activated between 30
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| and 85 mph in third gear or above. Disengaging is easily done by using the brake
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| lever, clutch lever, rear brake pedal or manually closing the throttle.
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| Moving the Nomad down the road is a new six-speed
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| transmission featuring overdrive and super strong carbon fiber drive belt. The
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| sixth gear functions as an overdrive gear, contributing to relaxed riding and
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| better fuel economy at highway speeds. The new carbon fiber drive belt has a
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| 40-percent higher tensile strength than current Kevlar units, and allows it to
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| use a thin and light 28mm belt.
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| However, this is no cold, mechanical
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| techno-marvel. The designers were able to infuse the abundant technology into
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| the new Vulcan 1700 Nomad with all the charm and visual appeal expected on a
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| Kawasaki light touring cruiser. Meticulous attention to detail and exquisite
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| craftsmanship of the engine covers, bodywork design and saddlebags result in an
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| eye-pleasing product that turns heads whether parked in front of a café or
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| cruising down the highway.
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| Designed from the start to be as light and slim
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| as possible, the new single backbone double cradle frame uses the minimal amount
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| of forged parts and metal for a reduction of 4.4 pounds and a rigidity increase
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| of 40-percent. With a shorter seat to steering head distance, the new
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| lightweight chassis is more compact and shorter overall with a correspondingly
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| decreased wheelbase. The easy-to-reach handlebars facilitate better low-speed
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| maneuvering and contribute to greater rider confidence and comfort.
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| Adding to the light and easy handling of the low
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| weight chassis design are the new suspension components set to match the
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| Vulcan 1700 Nomads touring performance. Dual adjustable rear air-shocks provide
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| 3.1 inches of travel, and include air adjustable spring preload and rebound
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| adjustment to ensure a comfortable ride feel with unique settings for the Nomad.
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| Up front, a large 43mm fork offers precise steering feedback, four-way preload
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| adjustment and 5.5 inches of travel.
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| The Nomad rolls on new nine-spoke cast wheels, which use tubeless tires and
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| complement its new muscular styling. Mounted on the attractive wheels are a
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| 130/90 front radial tire and a wide, 170/70 rear radial tire. These arent the
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| giant size tires that can "dull" handling, but beefy treads that offer good
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| traction, smooth ride and good style. Dual 300mm front disc brakes with
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| twin-piston calipers and a single 300mm rear disc brake with a two-piston
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| caliper bring this show to smooth, powerful stops.
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| A stylish combination of traditional styling,
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| sophisticated technology and touring refinement, the most difficult part of the
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| new Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad will be deciding which of the three appealing
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| color options to chose; Metallic Diablo Black, Candy Diamond Red / Pearl Luster
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| Beige or Metallic Nocturne Blue / Pearl Luster Beige.
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| Features
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| Powerful 1700cc V-Twin engine
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| - Liquid cooled, 4-valve per cylinder, fuel-injected 1700cc V-twin engine
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| - Long-stroke 102 x 104mm bore and stroke helps deliver high levels of torque -
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| approximately 15 percent greater than that of the Vulcan 1600
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| - Valve system is based on the Vulcan 2000, but uses a SOHC arrangement instead
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| of OHV for more direct engine feel and quicker revving
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| - Semi-dry sump allows a lower crankshaft placement and a longer piston stroke
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| without increasing engine height
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| - Single-pin crank provides the desirable power-pulse feel
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| - Twin counter-balancers handle smoothing the engine pulses
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| - A large capacity airbox is located on both sides of the engine
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| - Small-diameter iridium sparkplugs reach deep into the combustion chamber for
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| high combustion efficiency, especially at low-load operation (near idling)
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| - Features dual mufflers, one on each side of the bike
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| - Engine tuning offers superior acceleration in the 50-70mph (80-113km/h) range
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| - Even in overdrive, the engine pulls strongly in this speed range, facilitating
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| overtaking at highway speeds
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| Next Generation FI
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| - Based on systems already on Ninja 650R and Vulcan 900
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| - Utilizes one sensor in place of the usual three, for less complexity and
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| weight
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| - The touring-oriented Nomad utilizes a FI and exhaust set up to deliver its
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| torque and horsepower peak at a higher rpm
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| On Board Diagnostics
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| - Diagnostic system allows self testing of the electronic systems on the Vulcan
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| 1700
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| - Displays codes on the instrumentation, which can be read by owner; using
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| accessory manual
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| Electronic Throttle Valve System
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| - Kawasakis first fully electronic throttle valve system enables the ECU to
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| control the volume of intake air (via throttle valves) and the volume fuel (via
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| fuel injectors) delivered to the engine. Ideal fuel injection and throttle valve
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| position results in smooth, natural engine response
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| - Control of both fuel injection and airflow enables precise cold-engine idling
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| speed control
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| - From the riders perspective, the ETV works like a standard cable-operated
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| throttle - the throttle grip is still connected to cables, so the feel at the
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| grip is the same
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| - Twisting the throttle turns a throttle pulley on the throttle body actuating
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| the Accelerator Position Sensor (APS), located on the throttle body, to send a
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| signal to the ECU, which then actuates the throttle valves via a DC motor.
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| Throttle position is confirmed to the ECU by Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
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| - APS and TPS send two sets of signals to the ECU for system redundancy in the
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| unlikely event of a sensor failure.
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| Cruise control
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| - Operation of the cruise control is conveniently from the right handle
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| - Cruise control can be activated between 30mph (47km/h) and 85mph (137km/h) in
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| 3rd gear or above
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| - Operating the brake lever, clutch lever or rear brake pedal disengages the
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| cruise control as will closing the throttle beyond the zero-throttle position
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| Transmission / Final Drive
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| - Six-speed transmission
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| - 6th gear is an overdrive gear, contributing to stress-free riding and better
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| fuel economy when cruising at highway speeds
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| - The clutch features six damping springs for three-stage progressive damping
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| that contributes to smoother feeling under hard acceleration
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| - 28mm carbon fiber final drive belt has a 40 percent higher tensile strength
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| than current Kevlar units nearly twice its width and allows the Vulcan 1700 to
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| use a slim belt only 2mm wider than that on the Vulcan 900
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| - The drive belt is quiet and efficient and helps reduce maintenance chores
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| Lightweight handling chassis
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| - A more compact package than its predecessors, the new frame features a shorter
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| wheelbase, and shorter distance between the seat and frame head pipe, for
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| improved rider ergonomics and easier maneuverability
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| - Designed to be as light and slim as possible, the frame minimizes the number
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| of forged parts and trims any unnecessary metal. The only forged parts are areas
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| that require additional strength - the down-tube joint, engine brackets,
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| side-stand bracket, and rear fender/shock absorber bracket
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| - The new frame is 4.4 pounds lighter than its predecessors, and has a 40%
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| increase in rigidity
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| - The compact design contributes to light handling and facilitates handling at
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| low speeds, especially when executing precise slow speed maneuvers like parking
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| or making U-turns
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| 43mm Telescopic Fork
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| - Provides superb steering feedback and excellent ride quality
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| - Features 4-way preload adjustment
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| Dual Adjustable Rear Air-Shocks
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| - Feature Air adjustable spring preload to match the load
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| - 4-way rebound damping for a smooth and comfortable ride
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| - Settings are specific to the touring needs of the Nomad
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| 9-Spoke Cast Wheels
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| - Allows the use of tubeless tire and complement its new muscular styling
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| - 130/90 front and 170/70 rear radial tires offer good traction, smooth ride and
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| classy style
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| - Tire choice and suspension settings augment the light handling characteristics
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| Brakes
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| - Dual 300mm front disc brakes and single 300mm rear disc brake, both with
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| twin-piston calipers provide smooth, powerful stops
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| V-twin Visual Appeal
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| - Basic engine structure has a great impact on a V-Twin engines appearance.
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| - The line created by the top of the airbox and the cylinder heads forms a
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| curved lined that continues to flow through the bike.
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| - Deeply chromed engine covers have curved upper surfaces. Their
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| three-dimensional form adds volume and gives a quality appearance.
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| - The edges of the fins receive a special NC treatment that makes them gleam in
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| sunlight
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| - All the non-chromed parts of the engine have a matt black finish that further
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| accentuates the chromed parts
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| Bodywork
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| - The fuel tanks hand-sculpted contours employ constantly varying radii, giving
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| the bike a dynamism that is pleasing both to the eye and to the touch
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| - Its lines flowing through the rest of the bike, the elegantly shaped fuel tank
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| contributes to the Nomads curvaceous figure
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| - Ignition switch allows on-position key removal; preventing key bunches from
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| scratching the instrument cluster or tank while the bike is in operation
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| - Turning the ignition switch collar to the OFF position turns the engine off
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| and necessitates re-insertion of the key to restart
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| - Multi-function LCD displays on the tank-mounted instrument cluster are
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| controlled by switches on the right handle. Features include a gear position
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| indicator, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, dual trip meters, remaining range and
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| average fuel consumption
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| - Liberal use of chrome on the engine, fender brackets, light stays, saddlebag
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| accents and front and rear guards, contrasts nicely with the bodyworks deep,
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| lustrous paint
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| - Simple design of the seat cover balances rich visual tone of the bodywork
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| - Motif from the front fender continues on the rear fender, which features an
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| elegant LED taillight
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| Wind Protection
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| - Adjustable handlebar-mounted windscreen offers smooth airflow and cruiser
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| style
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| - Strong chrome plated steel supports
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| - Two-position height
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| - Sub-windshield and deflectors further increase wind protection performance
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| - The sub-windshield covers the area between the windshield and headlight when
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| the windshield is in the raised position and the fork-mounted deflectors help
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| direct air away from the riders legs
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| Seat and Passenger Backrest
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| - Rider and passenger seats are sculpted for greater all-day comfort
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| - Luxury backrest with integrated passenger grab bars contributes to passenger
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| comfort
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| - As a final contribution to passenger comfort, the Nomad features passenger
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| floorboards
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| Saddlebags
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| - The Nomad features hard, lockable, top-opening saddlebags that each provide
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| 8.6 gal. (38L) of sealed storage space for overnight touring
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| - Front and rear guards on the Nomad help protect the bikes engine and hard
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| side cases in the case of a fall
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| - Convenient helmet locks located on the left- and right-side saddlebag guards
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| !Make Model
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| |Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad
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| !Year
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| |2009 - 10
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| !Engine Type
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| |Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
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| !Displacement
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| |1700 cc / 103.7 in
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| !Bore X Stroke
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| |102 x 104 mm
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| !Cooling System
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| |Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins
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| !Compression
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| |9.5:1
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| !Lubrication
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| |Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
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| !Exhaust
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| |Twin, stacked
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| !Induction
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| |Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2
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| !Ignition
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| |TCDI with digital advance
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| !Starting
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| |Electric
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| !Max Power
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| |55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm
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| !Max Torque
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| |135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm
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| !Clutch
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| |Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control
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| !Transmission
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| |6 Speed
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| !Final Drive
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| |Belt drive
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| !Gear Ratio
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| |1st 3.077 (40/13) 2nd 1.900 (38/20) 3rd 1.407 (38/27) 4th 1.143 (32/28) 5th 0.967 (29/30) 6th 0.806 (29/36)
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| !Frame
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| |Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone
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| !Front Suspension
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| |43 mm Telescopic fork
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| !Front Wheel Travel
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| |140 mm / 5.5 in
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| !Rear Suspension
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| |Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping
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| !Rear Wheel Travel
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| |80 mm / 3.2 in
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| !Front Brakes
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| |2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
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| !Rear Brakes
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| |Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
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| !Front Tire
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| |130/90 -R16
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| !Rear Tire
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| |170/70 -R 16
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| !Rake
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| |30°
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| !Trail
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| |178 mm / 7.0 in
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| !Dimensions
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| |Length 2499 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1466 mm / 57.7 in
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| !Wheelbase
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| |1,666 mm / 65.6 in
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| !Seat Height
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| |730 mm / 28.7 in.
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| !Ground Clearance
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| |140 mm / 5.5 in
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| !Wet Weight
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| |373 kg / 34 lb
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| !Fuel Capacity
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| |20 Liters / 5.3 US gal.
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