2009 KAWASAKI Vulcan 1700 Nomad,
Powerful 1700cc V-Twin engine

• Liquid cooled, 4-valve per cylinder, fuel-injected 1700cc V-twin engine
• Long-stroke 102 x 104mm bore and stroke helps deliver high levels of torque approximately 15 percent greater than that of the Vulcan 1600
• Valve system is based on the Vulcan 2000, but uses a SOHC arrangement instead of OHV for more direct engine feel and quicker revving
• Semi-dry sump allows a lower crankshaft placement and a longer piston stroke without increasing engine height
• Single-pin crank provides the desirable power-pulse feel
• Twin counter-balancers handle smoothing the engine pulses
• A large capacity airbox is located on both sides of the engine
• Small-diameter iridium sparkplugs reach deep into the combustion chamber for high combustion efficiency, especially at low-load operation (near idling)
• Features dual mufflers, one on each side of the bike
• Engine tuning offers superior acceleration in the 50-70mph (80-113km/h) range
• Even in overdrive, the engine pulls strongly in this speed range, facilitating overtaking at highway speeds

• Based on systems already on Ninja 650R and Vulcan 900
• Utilizes one sensor in place of the usual three, for less complexity and weight
• The touring-oriented Nomad utilizes a FI and exhaust set up to deliver its torque and horsepower peak at a higher rpm

• Diagnostic system allows self testing of the electronic systems on the Vulcan 1700
• Displays codes on the instrumentation, which can be read by owner; using accessory manual

• Kawasaki's first fully electronic throttle valve system enables the ECU t