Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016 vs Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	136 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,700 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	730 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	382 kg	Kerb Weight	185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

With the RS, Kawasaki proves that it has mastered the art of retro bikes. You immediately forget that underneath the pretty dress is the normal Z650, because thanks to the right details, the retro design has been convincingly implemented. In the saddle, you enjoy the accessibility that you know from the technical sister. A retro bike that both beginners and experienced bikers will really enjoy!

perfectly realised retro design

analogue displays

lively engine,accessible handling

powerful brakes

comfortable ergonomics

adjustable levers

real eye-catcher

slightly softer sound