2001 Kawasaki Nomad
Became mine 3/28/08
Newest pictures are always on the bottom
New bag top rails, ISO grips, Vista cruise and clear lens all around (7/08)
New bag bottom rails, front & rear fender rails and 3-piece Mustang seat (4/09)
Click here to see a higher quality, larger pic of the bike
Click here to listen to The stock pipes with the silencers removed
Click here to see My Honda Sabre
Click here for step-by-step instructions (used with permisson from author) on doing the bafflectomy (silencer removal) on the Nomad
2001 Kawasaki Nomad 1500:
Colors available were Galaxy Silver/Pearl Chateau Gray and Luminous Vintage Red/Metallic Canyon Silver.
Model: VN1500-L2
Engine Type: 4-stroke V-Twin
Displacement: 1470cc
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 90 mm.
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Valve System: SOHC, 8 valves
Carburetion: Mitsubishi 36mm x 2
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed
Rake: 32 degrees
Wheelbase: 65.6"
Suspension, Front-41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension, Rear-air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping
Tire Front: 150/80-16
Tire Rear: 150/80-16
Brakes, Front-Dual discs
Brakes, Rear-singe disc
Seat Height: 28.3"
Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons
Dry Weight: 739 pounds