BMW 2022 K 1600 B vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Motor	Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)	--
Engine Displacement	1649.00 cc	1700.00 cc
Engine	Six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath	Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel System	--	Fuel Injection: Ø 42 mm x 2
Ignition	--	Digital
Cooling System	Oil/water-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Power	160 Ps @ 6750 Rpm	73 PS @ 5,000rpm
Maximum Torque	180 Nm @ 5250 Rpm	136Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Permitted total weight : 560 kg Payload (with standard equipment) : 216 kg	--
Transmission	6-speed, helical, gearbox	6-speed, return
Drivetrain	Shaft drive	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Battery	12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Display	10.25-Inch Colour-TFT display with connectivity and integrated map-navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App)	--
Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Headlamp	Fully LED headlight	--

Overall Mileage

5.9 kmpl

15.5 kmpl

Front	120/70 ZR 17	130/90B16M/C (67H)
Rear	190/55 ZR 17	170/70B16M/C (75H)
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium wheels Front : 3.50 x 17“ Rear : 6.00 x 17“	Alloy

Front	Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers	Dual 300 mm discs
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper	Single 300 mm disc
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)	--

Front	115 mm, BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut	45 mm telescopic fork
Rear	125 mm, Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut	Swingarm with twin air assisted shocks

Colors

Blackstorm metallic

Metallic Titanium, and Metallic Spark Black

Length	2470 mm	2500 mm
Width	1000 mm	1025 mm
Height	1440 mm	1465 mm
Weight	344 kg	382 kg
Seat Height	750	--
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1665 mm
Ground Clearance	--	140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 litres	20 litres

About	--	A big tourer indeed. Packed with everything you need, the Vulcan 1700 Nomad becomes one of the Read More
Features	STANDARD EQUIPMENT - 10.25-Inch Colour-TFT display with connectivity and integrated map-navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App) - Charging storage for mobile phones (USB-C) - Fully LED headlight with light icon and adaptive cornering light - Double tone fanfare - 4 configurable favourite button cluster - Dynamic traction control (DTC) - 3 riding modes Rain, Road und Dynamic - Engine brake control (MSR) - Dynamic ESA (electronic suspension adjustment with automatic load leveling) - Hill start control (HSC Pro) - Tyre pressure control (RDC) - Heating grips - Seat heating - Side cases OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - Comfort-package (consisting of Keyless Ride, central locking system, shift assistant Pro and anti-theft alarm) - Tour-package (consisting of audio system 2.0 with e.g. DAB+, SAT-radio and sound profiles, LED auxiliary head lamp, engine protection bar and floor boards or storage compartments) - Ground-level lighting - Option 719 seat - Option 719 forged wheels - Forged handlebars - Centre stand - Low tinted windscreen	--
Additional Details	Mixture control : Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire Emission control : Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 CO2 emission based on WMTC : 137 g/km Castor : 106.4 mm Steering head angel : 62.2° Inner leg curve : 1,760 mm	--
Accessories	OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Liner for side cases Tank bag Chrome parts	--