NOMAD 500
The 80/80 Bike
You've probably searched for it: the comfort, range, and power of a mid-size twin, with the weight and off-road handling of a small dual sport. We present our take on the 80/80 bike: designed to give you 80% on-road and 80% off-road capability in one bike.
Built around a bulletproof Honda 500cc parallel twin, the Nomad is capable of long hauls across no-man's land with a 225 mile range. When the trail gets rough, 350 lb wet weight, 9.5 inch travel (fully adjustable) suspension, and a 34 inch (adjustable) seat height make easy work of all but the most technical terrain.
Designed, built, and tested in Colorado, USA.
NOMAD 500 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine | |
Manufacturer | Honda CB500 |
Displacement | 471cc |
Type | Liquid-cooled, 180° parallel twin, four-stroke |
Bore x Stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
Fueling | Programmed Fuel Injection; 34mm throttle bodies |
Horsepower | 47 hp @ 8,430 rpm (crank) |
Torque | 32 ft-lb @ 6,520 rpm (crank) |
ABS | Front and Rear, both switchable On/Off |
Drive Train | |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
Final Drive | #520 X-Ring Chain; 15T / 43T |
Chassis | |
Front Suspension | 43 mm USD, 9.5-inch travel, fully adjustable |
Rear Suspension | Linkage-style, 9.5-inch travel, fully adjustable |
Front Brake | Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper |
Rear Brake | Single 240mm disc |
Front Tire | 90/90-21 Dunlop D605; tube-type |
Rear Tire | 120/80-18 Dunlop D605; tube-type |
Dimensions | |
Rake | 27.0° |
Trail | 4.45 inches |
Seat height | 34.0 inches (adjustable 32.0 to 36.0) |
Wheelbase | 59.0 inches |
Ground Clearance | 10.0 inches |
Wet Weight | 350 pounds |
Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gallons |
Fuel Range | 225 miles |
Service Intervals | |
Oil Change | 8,000 mi |
Valve Clearance | 16,000 mi |
How to Buy
The Nomad 500 is currently in development. Photos, videos, and as-built specifications will be published on this site as they're available. See News for more info.
Once the prototype is complete, Narwhal will start accepting pre-orders for the Nomad 500.
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