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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Black
Displacement
1,700 ccManufacturer specDealer: 1,700 cc (103.7 ci)
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, V-twin
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, V-twin
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid plus cooling fins
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 6-speed with overdrive
Mileage
40,989 mi
Seat height
29.5 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
66.5 inManufacturer spec
Dry weight
822.5 lbManufacturer spec
Model code
VN1700C9FAL
VIN
JKBVNRC169A000131
Stock #
UM000131
All details from the dealer (13)
Model Type
Touring

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front: (2) 300 mm discs, (2) 2-piston calipersRear: (1) 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliperManufacturer spec
Tires
Front: 130/90 x 16 Rear: 170/70 x 16Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
56.7 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
40.4 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
102 x 104 mmManufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
9.5:1Manufacturer spec
Carburetion
Digital fuel injection with (2) 42 mm throttle bodiesManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneManufacturer spec
Suspension
Front: 45 mm hydraulic fork, 5.5 in. travel Rear: Swingarm with 2 air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping; 3.1 in. travelManufacturer spec
Rake
30°Manufacturer spec
Trail
6.7 in.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

Born for the open road. Kawasaki’s new Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™ is more than a touring edition of the innovative Vulcan 1700 Classic. This cruising motorcycle is for riders and passengers who yearn for the open road and nights away from home, but also like to ride in comfort. With a large windshield, hard saddlebags, passenger floorboards, a luxury backrest and standard cruise control, the Nomad is designed for miles of adventure – solo or two-up.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 12, 2026 · last checked 4h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Price$3,295

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 12, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2007–2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad · 1 listing

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