Kawasaki Nomad motorcycles for sale in Wichita, Kansas

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

$6,495

Wichita, Kansas

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Nomad , Born for the open roadKawasaki 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.The new Nomad supplies serious wind protection courtesy of an adjustable handlebar-mounted windscreen. A sub-windshield and deflectors on the Nomad further increase wind protection performance. The sub-windshield covers the area between the windshield and headlight when the windshield is in the raised position, while the fork-mounted deflectors help direct air away from the rider s legs.Visually setting the Nomad apart from its Vulcan 1700 brethren are the color-matched, lockable hard saddlebags. These top-opening side cases each offer a bountiful 8.6 gallons (38L) of sealed storage space for overnight trips. The Nomad also features front and rear guards to help protect the bike s engine and saddlebags in case of a fall. Convenient helmet locks are located on the left- and right-side saddlebag guards.Comfortable seating for the rider and passenger is a must on a touring bike and the Nomad delivers with plush deluxe seats that are sculpted for all-day comfort. Contributing to long-distance passenger comfort is a luxury backrest with integrated passenger grab bars and floorboards for both the rider and passenger. The Nomad s light, compact frame holds a newly designed 1700cc engine based on that of the mighty Vulcan 2000. However, it uses a SOHC rather than push-rod actuated OHV arrangement. This permits fast revving and quick acceleration from the 1700cc engine delivering superior passing performance at highway speeds. The new engine s increase in compression, displacement and long-stroke design means significant torque and power gains over its predecessor. This is no V-twin from yesteryear, the Nomad s fuel injection system, like those in use on Kawasaki s Ninja® 650R and Vulcan 900 motorcycles, utilizes one sensor in place of the usual three for less complexity and weight. Besides the obvious advantages of FI like improved fuel economy, the system permits easy hand-off starting. The Nomad s FI and exhaust are tuned to deliver its peak torque and horsepower at higher rpm ideal for its open road operating environment. More touring refinement comes from the clutch, which features six damping springs for three-stage progressive damping to smooth out the shifting and the hit from the big 1700cc engine under hard acceleration.More cutting edge technology is found in Kawasaki s first fully electronic throttle valve system that makes its first appearance on the Nomad. Working together with the fuel injection system, the electronic throttle valve hel