Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad suspension setup and specs
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad, 2009 to 2013: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 729 mm (28.7 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel.
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Fork diameter | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1666 mm (65.6 in) |
| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 in) |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc |
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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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