Kawasaki VN2000 (Vulcan): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2004-2010
Also called: Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
| Models | ||
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| Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan
2004-2005 (North America, Asia, Europe) |
Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic
2006-2010 (North America, Asia, Europe) |
Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT
2006-2010 (North America, Asia, Europe) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2004 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan
Code: VN2000-A1, VN2000-A1H |
| 2005 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan
Code: VN2000-A2, VN2000-A2H, VN2000-D1 |
| 2006 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Limited
Code: VN2000A6F, VN2000D6F, VN2000E6F, VN2000F6F |
| 2007 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT
Code: VN2000A7F, VN2000E7F, VN2000F7F |
| 2008 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT
Code: VN2000G8F, VN2000H8F, VN2000J8F |
| 2009 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT
Code: VN2000G9F, VN2000H9F, VN2000J9F |
| 2010 | All markets | Name: Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT
Code: VN2000HAF, VN2000JAF |
Specifications
Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2535 mm / 99,8 in |
| Overall width | 1025 mm / 40,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1155 mm / 45,5 in | |
| Seat height | 680 mm / 26,8 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1735 mm / 68,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Dry weight | 340 kg / 750 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 371 kg / 817 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 49 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 150/80-16M/C 71V | |
| Rear tire size | 200/60-16M/C 79V | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal | |
| Trail | 182 mm / 7,17 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,7 l / 100 km (41,3 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 103,0 x 123,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 2053 cm³ (125,3 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | OHV, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters) | |
| Max. power | 103,0 hp (76 kW) / 4800 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 177 Nm (18,05 kgf*m) / 3200 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,95 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 215 km/h (134 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 46 mm |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Belt | |
| Primary reduction | 1.500 | |
| Final reduction | 2.744
2.455 – VN2000 (Europe) | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.629 1.218 0.939 0.729 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 38A at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-18Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: Owners Manual
- Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: Service Manual
- Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan: Parts Catalog
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (04/2004) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (04/2004) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (04/2004) | Top speed