Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015 vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	118.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	136 Nm	Torque	167 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,700 ccm	Displacement	1,832 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,635 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	945 mm
Height	Height	1,465 mm	Height	1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,690 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	730 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2013

You like a Honda GoldWing - or you don't. For many people, the bulky, 421-kilo ship is simply too heavy. And that's perfectly legitimate, after all, not everyone can handle such a hunk. But once the Gold Wing is in motion, it is surprisingly easy to ride, thanks to the silky six-cylinder boxer engine. The braking system is also extremely reliable and precise. Of course, you can't demand too much sportiness given the limited lean angle, but you hardly have to make any concessions when it comes to the luxury features such as the sound system, navigation system, ventilation, heating and luggage compartment. And the 40th Anniversary Edition also looks very good with its noble paintwork.

incredible luxury

excellent wind protection

silky smooth engine

sound system

navigation system

comfortable chassis

excellent brakes

travel-friendly ergonomics

little lean angle clearance

windshield only manually adjustable

the engine has a lot of work with the high weight