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Italia1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
89.70 cubic inches (1470.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 4 stroke
Power
51.0 horsepowers (38.0 kiloWatts)
at 4500 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
8.6:1
Bore x stroke
6.22 x 5.49 inches (102.0 x 90.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
6.75 litres/100 km, 14.8 km/l or 34.9 mpg
Top speed
-
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
32.0°
Trail
11.47 inches (188.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
9.14 inches (149.9 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.04 inches (99.1 mm)
Front tyre
150/80-19 71H
Rear tyre
150/80-19 71H
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
17.02 inches (279.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
19.40 inches (318.0 mm)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
-
Wet weight
775.0 pounds (351.5 kg)
Seat height
43.9 inches (719 mm)
Wheelbase
101.7 inches (1666 mm)
Overall length
153.1 inches (2509 mm)
Overall width
50.4 inches (825 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.20 gallons (15.9 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
1.10 gallons (4.2 litres)
Oil capacity
0.92 gallons (3.5 litres)
Further motorcycle information
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