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With the largest V-twin engine in a mass-production motorcycle, amazing torque, unique style and superb craftsmanship, the Vulcan® 2000 truly is the king of cruisers. |
General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited |
Year model
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2005 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 15999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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2050.0 ccm (125.09 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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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 |
Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock |
Rear wheel travel
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99 mm (3.9 inches) |
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. |
Overall height
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1153 mm (45.4 inches) |
Overall length
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2535 mm (99.8 inches) |
Overall width
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1026 mm (40.4 inches) |
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 |
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