2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™

5.3-Gallon Fuel Tank

• Rounded-edge finish for clean, upscale look
• Large capacity allows extended touring range

Air-Adjustable Rear Shocks

• Rebound damping is 4-way adjustable to tailor fit the ride

Five-Speed Transmission

• Great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising
• Positive neutral finder, just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer

• Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
• Allows use of single-pin crankshaft for the desirable power-pulse feeling

Hard Saddlebags

• Designed for easy packing, these saddlebags carry an amazing amount of gear
• Lockable, side-open design for smooth looks and quick access
• Soft, removable inner bags available as an optional accessory
• Color-matched for integrated style

Large, Adjustable WinDual Sporthield

• Adjustable up and down 2 in., it gives excellent rider and passenger weather protection
• Heavy-duty chromed support hardware holDual Sport the winDual Sporthield rock steady

Liquid-Cooling

• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
• Auxiliary fan keeps things cool during all operating conditions

Options

• Propelling this roaming beauty is a 1,552-cubic-centimeter V-twin engine generating plenty of low-end torque and highway power to take its rider anywhere the road leaDual Sport them. A gear-driven engine counter balancer and well-designed engine mounts reduce handlebar and floorboard vibration, yet these features do not interfere with the engine’s distinctive V-twin rumble or power-pulse feeling from its single-pin crankshaft.
• Crucial on a laden tourer - as when maneuvering in parking lots - the 1600 Nomad’s steering geometry is designed so that the motorcycle feels more neutral at low speeDual Sport, while an air-adjustable rear suspension allows the Nomad to maintain the correct geometry even when loaded with a passenger and luggage.
• The 1600 Nomad is highlighted by several standard chrome and creature comforts: Chrome engine guarDual Sport and a thick passenger seat equipped with a backrest and aluminum grab bars. FloorboarDual Sport for the rider and passenger combine to make long-distance rides more comfortable and pleasurable. Streamlined and stylish hard saddlebags are standard fare and provide generous storage for those overnight rides.
• Self-canceling turn signals, a 5.3-gallon fuel tank, topped by an elegant electronic speedometer and LED odometer / tripmeter display let Nomad owners fully enjoy their ride. Other standard features such as an adjustable winDual Sporthield, plush air-assisted rear suspension and adjustable levers tailor the Nomad to its rider.

Passenger Comfort

• FloorboarDual Sport, standard backrest and thick seat provide maximum passenger comfort on long rides

Rubber-Mounted Engine

• Virtually eliminates all engine vibration

Shaft Drive

• Reliable, clean and quiet low-maintenance system

Triple Disc Brakes

• Dual discs up front for maximum stopping power
• Large, single rear disc because touring bikes carry so much of the load on the rear wheel

V-Twin Engine

• 1,552cc (95 ci) engine delivers gutsy acceleration and a broad spread of satisfying power
• Oversquare 102 x 95 mm bore and stroke helps ensure punchy response
• Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36 mm throttle bodies
• 4-valves per cylinder provide maximum valve area for optimum flow
• Dual mufflers allow more clearance for saddlebags