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Featuring a low, “stretched” chassis that gives it a sleekness all its own, the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Classic matches good looks with muscular V-twin power to offer big-bore cruisers a ride that won’t soon be forgotten.
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General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic |
Year
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2006 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 10599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
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9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2) |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic fork |
Rear suspension
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Dual air assisted shocks |
Front tire
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130/90-x16 |
Rear tire
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170/70-x16 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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306.2 kg (675.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
Overall length
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2504 mm (98.6 inches) |
Overall width
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1039 mm (40.9 inches) |
Ground clearance
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1679 mm (66.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Metallic Ocean Blue/Metallic Phantom Silver, Ebony/Candy Fire Red |
Starter
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Electric |
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