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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Metallic Diablo Black
Displacement
1,552 ccManufacturer specDealer: 1,552 cc (95 ci)
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, SOHC, 50° V-twin, 4-valves per cylinder
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, SOHC, 50° V-twin, 4-valves per cylinder
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 5-speed
Mileage
55,357 mi
Seat height
28.3 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
66.5 inManufacturer spec
Dry weight
772 lbManufacturer spec
Fuel capacity
5.3 galManufacturer spec
Model code
VN1600D8F
VIN
JKBVNKD138A021345
Stock #
1345
All details from the dealer (14)
Model Type
Cruiser

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front: Dual 300 mm hydraulic discs Rear: 300 mm discManufacturer spec
Tires
Front: 150/80 x 16 Rear: 170/70 x 16Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
99 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
59.3 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
40.9 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
102 x 95 mmManufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
9:1Manufacturer spec
Carburetion
Digital fuel injection with dual 36 mm throttle bodiesManufacturer spec
Ignition
TCBI dual plug with digital advanceManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
High-tensile steel, double cradleManufacturer spec
Suspension
Front: 41 mm hydraulic fork, 5.9 in. travel Rear: Dual air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping; 3.9 in. travelManufacturer spec
Rake
32°Manufacturer spec
Trail
7.2 in.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

KAWASAKI’S VULCAN® 1600 NOMAD™ BRINGS POWER AND STYLE TO THE TOURING CRUISER UNIVERSE Sleek saddlebags and touring windscreen for the open road. True to its name, Kawasaki’s Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™ is ready to travel and there’s no surprise this ready made touring-cruiser is a popular choice. Highlighted by a strong frame and excellent power from a 95-cubic-inch V-twin, the Nomad also has extensive touring features, a stylish appearance, and excellent riding dynamics.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 10, 2026 · last checked 2d ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Price$3,995
  2. Doc Fee+ $179

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LIMITED DATA: one listed price so far (Oct 10, 2026)

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 10, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2006–2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad · 3 listings

Median asking
$3,995
across 3 comparable listings
This one
$3,995
0.0% vs median
Days on market
2d
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