General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic |
Year
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2008 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
|
3.7 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
|
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
|
4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
TCBI with digital advance |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
2-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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High-tensile steel, double cradle |
Rake (fork angle)
|
32.0° |
Front suspension
|
41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
Rear suspension
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Dual air-assisted shocks / 3.7 in. |
Front tire
|
130/90-x16 |
Rear tire
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170/70-x16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
306.2 kg (675.0 pounds) |
Seat height
|
688 mm (27.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
Overall length
|
2504 mm (98.6 inches) |
Overall width
|
1039 mm (40.9 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1679 mm (66.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Diablo Black/Luminous Polaris Blue |
Starter
|
Electric |
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