Horsepower and Torque

**Jared** · 10-22-2009, 09:10 PM

Has anyone that has done the big three (pipes, intake, processor) put their bike on a dino tuner? What kind of horsepower and torque do these bikes produce? I can't seem to find any information on this.

**ringadingh** · 10-22-2009, 09:17 PM

Somebody has done it before but it may have been on the Delphi board, It did show a gain in both HP and torque. I think it was about 6-7 hp gain.

**Jared** · 10-22-2009, 09:50 PM

what are the stock ratings?

**schoeney** · 10-22-2009, 11:27 PM

I think the stock 1500's are about 64 hp and the 1600's are a little higher...maybe 70?

Anyone that buys a Nomad for it's HP is in for a disappointment. Great bikes but not powerful..even with the air, pipes, and processer.

dantama · 10-23-2009, 10:50 AM

The 1600's HP ratings in a magazine I have is 66hp.

**Jared** · 10-23-2009, 12:33 PM

ok. I'm on my second Nomad and I'm not expect a race bike. I was just wondering what the numbers were.

funtogo · 10-23-2009, 09:59 PM

I go with the 66HP,Utah.Mine is fast enough for me.Smooth power delivery with minimum vibration is my #1 priority.

barrynfla · 10-23-2009, 10:47 PM

Not a Nomad but I had an '04 1600 Classic. Same engine, though. With mods, dyno'd at 71+ and 97+.

**Jared** · 10-24-2009, 08:21 PM

The classic engine isn't the quite the same engine.

10-25-2009, 07:59 AM

the 1500 Fi nomad (mine) is around 58-60 Horse in stock mode.

Mine has V&H baggers, hypercharger, coasters and TFi. with the TFi turned off I got 60 horse. after 3 adjustment runs I got 63 horsepower.

I know the 1600 is slightly more but dont have exact numbers.

The 1500 engine puts out almost as much HP as the 2 litre at the crankshaft, but the 90 degree bends in the drive shaft robs almost 30% of that.

if you want to really get it on, you need to convert to chain drive

mac · 10-25-2009, 07:26 PM

My '05 1600 Nomad was dynoed, has V&H, Thunder air & PCIII. HP = 68.1, Torque = 89.9

Yellow Jacket · 10-25-2009, 07:48 PM

According to the Ma Kaw service manual the 1600's are rated at 49kW which converts to 66.62 PS (Metric Horsepower) or 65.71 US horsepower at 4700 RPM.

Torque is listed as 127 N-m or 93.66 ft-lb at 2700 RPM

sharps45100 · 10-25-2009, 09:52 PM

Mine is an 07 1600 with caddman on right side, baggers and PCIII. My HP and torque is close to that of Master Mac. Can't find sheet for exact numbers.

borto1990 · 10-25-2009, 11:36 PM

I did mine utah. I was told the HP of stock was like low to mid 60's but it was not taken at the rear wheel, so it's even less on a dyno. I did the V+h with ultimates, chucksters plate with the K&N, coastered, and the power commander. after my dyno I got 76 or 78 on HP at the wheel, which is a marked improvement over the 50 something of stock. I think my torque was at 96. he set it up for my "cruising" along the lakeshore. so that 40 to 65 MPH range i get 43ish mpg as well.

**Jared** · 10-26-2009, 09:37 AM

Good information! Thanks guys! How much did you all pay did get your bike dynoed? Do you think it was worth it?

10-22-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Horsepower and Torque Somebody has done it before but it may have been on the Delphi board, It did show a gain in both HP and torque. I think it was about 6-7 hp gain. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-22-2009, 09:50 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Horsepower and Torque what are the stock ratings? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-22-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Horsepower and Torque I think the stock 1500's are about 64 hp and the 1600's are a little higher...maybe 70? Anyone that buys a Nomad for it's HP is in for a disappointment. Great bikes but not powerful..even with the air, pipes, and processer. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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10-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#5
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Horsepower and Torque The 1600's HP ratings in a magazine I have is 66hp. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Horsepower and Torque ok. I'm on my second Nomad and I'm not expect a race bike. I was just wondering what the numbers were. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-22-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Horsepower and Torque Has anyone that has done the big three (pipes, intake, processor) put their bike on a dino tuner? What kind of horsepower and torque do these bikes produce? I can't seem to find any information on this. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2009, 09:59 PM	#7
funtogo Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Amory,Ms. Posts: 74	Horsepower and Torque I go with the 66HP,Utah.Mine is fast enough for me.Smooth power delivery with minimum vibration is my #1 priority.
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10-23-2009, 10:47 PM	#8
barrynfla Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 179	Horsepower and Torque Not a Nomad but I had an '04 1600 Classic. Same engine, though. With mods, dyno'd at 71+ and 97+.
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10-24-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Horsepower and Torque The classic engine isn't the quite the same engine. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-25-2009, 07:59 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Horsepower and Torque the 1500 Fi nomad (mine) is around 58-60 Horse in stock mode. Mine has V&H baggers, hypercharger, coasters and TFi. with the TFi turned off I got 60 horse. after 3 adjustment runs I got 63 horsepower. I know the 1600 is slightly more but dont have exact numbers. The 1500 engine puts out almost as much HP as the 2 litre at the crankshaft, but the 90 degree bends in the drive shaft robs almost 30% of that. if you want to really get it on, you need to convert to chain drive
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10-25-2009, 07:26 PM	#11
mac Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 265	Horsepower and Torque My '05 1600 Nomad was dynoed, has V&H, Thunder air & PCIII. HP = 68.1, Torque = 89.9 __________________ ~Ride Safe~ Mac Dennis "Master Mac" McHenry VROC#880, VBA#673, DarkSide#273 '15 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited '05 Vulcan 1600 Nomad (Left the nest) '02 Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi (RIP) '95 Vulcan 750, (Retired) Houston/Klien, Tx
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10-25-2009, 07:48 PM	#12
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Horsepower and Torque According to the Ma Kaw service manual the 1600's are rated at 49kW which converts to 66.62 PS (Metric Horsepower) or 65.71 US horsepower at 4700 RPM. Torque is listed as 127 N-m or 93.66 ft-lb at 2700 RPM __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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10-25-2009, 09:52 PM	#13
sharps45100 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maysville, Ky. Posts: 283	Horsepower and Torque Mine is an 07 1600 with caddman on right side, baggers and PCIII. My HP and torque is close to that of Master Mac. Can't find sheet for exact numbers.
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10-25-2009, 11:36 PM	#14
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	Horsepower and Torque I did mine utah. I was told the HP of stock was like low to mid 60's but it was not taken at the rear wheel, so it's even less on a dyno. I did the V+h with ultimates, chucksters plate with the K&N, coastered, and the power commander. after my dyno I got 76 or 78 on HP at the wheel, which is a marked improvement over the 50 something of stock. I think my torque was at 96. he set it up for my "cruising" along the lakeshore. so that 40 to 65 MPH range i get 43ish mpg as well.
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10-26-2009, 09:37 AM	#15
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Horsepower and Torque Good information! Thanks guys! How much did you all pay did get your bike dynoed? Do you think it was worth it? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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