| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | Following the path forged by the original Vulcan® 1500 cruiser’s design, the Vulcan® 1600 Classic continues to provide riders an experience that’s hard to forget. Its good looks materialize in the form of a low, sleek chassis matched with equally impressive V-twin power are without a doubt a big part of this successful motorcycle. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2009 | 
    | Type | Custom / cruiser | 
| Price as new | US$ 10699.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.8   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | 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 | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 5-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 | 
    | Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 94 mm (3.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 130/90-16 | 
    | Rear tire | 170/70-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Double 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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        | Further information | 
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