Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
As the editors of Rider magazine wrote, “In naming Kawasaki’s Vulcan 2000 Cruising Rider’s Bike of the Year, we offer a hearty round of applause for its brawny styling, its powerful engine, excellent fit and finish, and top-notch running gear.”
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General information |
Model
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Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 |
Model year
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2005 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 14499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.9 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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2050.0 ccm (125.09 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
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9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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103.0 x 123.2 mm (4.1 x 4.9 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
Front suspension
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49mm telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock |
Front tire
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150/80-R16 |
Rear tire
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200/60-R16 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. 4-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. 2-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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340.2 kg (750.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Ground clearance
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1735 mm (68.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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20.81 litres (5.50 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black, Blue, Green |
Starter
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Electric |
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