| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 1500 VULCAN NOMAD 1998 - 2000 |
| Year | 1998 - 2000 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 50° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 102 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | 34 mm CV carburettors with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm cartridge fork, 150 mm / 5.9 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual air-assisted shock absorbers, 4-way rebound damping, 100 mm / 3.9 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 280 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 718 mm / 28.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1661 mm / 65.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 337 kg / 739 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 150/80 R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80 R16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The carburetted Vulcan 1500 Nomad is a touring V-twin cruiser built on the Vulcan 1500 Classic platform. It has hard saddlebags with removable liners, an adjustable windshield and rear passenger floorboards. The carburettors are heated by engine coolant for better cold-weather throttle response, and the engine uses automatic cam-chain tensioners and hydraulic valve adjusters to reduce maintenance.
