Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke104 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque136 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,700 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,500 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth1,025 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,465 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,665 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height730 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight382 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
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