The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad motorcycle specifications include a 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) engine, power of 51 hp (37.2 kW) @ 4,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 351.5 kg (775 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 31% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 69% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 95th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 14th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
51 hp — more powerful than about 45% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
351.5 kg — heavier than about 95% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 5%.
719 mm — taller than about 14% of Kawasaki models.
15.9 L — larger than about 44% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,510
2,122
18% above average.
826
833
Close to average.
1,666
1,441
16% above average.
719
801
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-19 71H |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-19 71H |
| Front tire width | 150 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 19 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.50 L (3.7 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 235 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.145 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 145.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 34.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) |
| Power | 51 hp (37.2 kW) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 90 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electric |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 L (3.7 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate, multiple |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm stanchions |
| Rear suspension | dual dampers, adjustable for air-pressure, rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 188 mm (7.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Single-action, twin-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-action |
| Front tire | 150/80-19 71H |
| Rear tire | 150/80-19 71H |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 351.5 kg (775 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 719 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.16 L (1.10 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.75 L/100 km (14.8 km/l or 34.85 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 156.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| 1/4 mile | 15.33 seconds |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red/red, green/green |
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| Exhaust system | Double chrome pipes |
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