| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 1600 VULCAN NOMAD 2005 - 2006 |
| Year | 2005 - 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 102 x 95 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 48 kW / 65.7 hp @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Hydraulic release |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 307 kg / 676.8 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 150/80 x 16 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/70 x 16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1600 Nomad is a touring V-twin cruiser built around a 1552 cc engine with shaft drive. It has hard saddlebags, a large adjustable windshield, a passenger backrest and a gear-driven balancer with rubber engine mounts to reduce vibration. The page describes it as aimed at long-distance comfort, with automatic cam-chain tensioners and hydraulic valve lash adjusters.
