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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 20082008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category | 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 | 1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 2-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks / 3.7 in. |
| Front tire | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-x16 |
| Front brakes | 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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