$9,480
Las Vegas, Nevada
Category
Cruiser Motorcycles
Engine
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Posted Over 1 Month
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad, 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 NomadClassic, Two-wheeled Americana With an Urge to RoamIts a timeless look, one carved right here in the U.S. during the formative decades of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Its a look that epitomizes classic American styling, and one that meshed perfectly with the open-road mentality and adventurous spirit then spreading across the country.Please call 702-440-6377 or click on the finance tab and we can help you get your new bike today.Makes sense, then, that Kawasaki s most adventurous and individualistic motorcycle the 2011 Vulcan® 1700 Nomad embodies such a look, for it s a wandering, open-road traveler par excellence, a touring-flavored cruiser that can be many things to a wide variety of riders. For some it s a full-blown touring bike, its windshield, hard saddlebags, floorboards, backrest and standard cruise control taking the sting out of long days in the saddle. Strap a sleeping bag to the pillion, jump aboard and let the Nomad s 1700cc liquid-cooled and fuel-injected V-twin eat up the miles effortlessly while you soak in the sights and decompress. For others, the Nomad is a more traditional cruiser, a custom-flavored bagger with a look and attitude that tells everyone who ll listen that it s as happy cruising downtown as it is running across the county or state solo or two-up for the weekend. The key to the Nomad s considerable flexibility is its blend of touring-oriented hardware and the uniquely designed Vulcan 1700 platform, which offers a ton of versatility and performance whether in Voyager, Classic or Nomad configuration. It all starts with that engine, a thoroughly modern interpretation of the big-inch V-twin that s forged such a hearty reputation over the decades. This 1,700cc powerplant features liquid cooling, a 52-degree V angle, overhead cams, high compression, a long-stroke design and all the latest technology for prodigious power and torque spread over a shockingly wide rpm range. Redesigned mufflers not only enhance the look, but also give it the deep sound you d expect from a bike like this. There s not only loads of torque down low the range you ll spend most of your time in while aboard but there is also plenty of grunt all the way to 5,000 rpm. Just twist the throttle and the Nomad generates forward thrust without hesitation, providing ample acceleration for spirited riding and waves of low-rpm torque when you re just thump-thumping along in top gear, checking out the scenery and relaxing. More useful technology is found in the Nomad s fully Electronic Throttle Valve system. Working with the rest of the advanced fuel injection system, the electronic throttle valve enhances engine response without detracting from its distinctive V-twin feel. The system utilizes an Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) and a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Both units feed data to the ECU, which adjusts the th
