Kawasaki VN2000 (2005-06)

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The Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Limited Edition motorcycle was produced in 2005-06 and features a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 2053 cc/125 cu-in. It has electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies, and digital ignition, with a maximum power output of 103 hp/76 kW @ 480.0 rpm and max torque of 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm. The bike has a wet multi-disc, manual clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a belt final drive. The frame is double-cradle, high-tensile steel, and it has a 49mm telescopic fork front suspension and a swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping, and 8-way spring preload adjustable rear suspension. The front and rear brakes feature 2x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, and a single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper, respectively. It has a trail of 182 mm, a length of 2535 mm/99.8 in, a seat height of 690 mm/26.8 in, and a ground clearance of 135 mm/5.3 in. The dry weight of the bike is 332 kg/732 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 20.8 Litres/5.5 US gal and an average consumption of 18.1 km/lit. The standing 1/4 mile time is 13.4 sec, and the top speed is 200.4 km/h/124.5 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Limited Edition

Year: 2005 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 2053 cc / 125 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 103 x 123.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm
Max Torque: 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.550 (51/20) 2nd 1.630 (44/27) 3rd 1.219 (39/32) 4th 0.939 (31/33) 5th 0.730 (27/37)
Frame: Double-cradle, high-tensile steel

Front Suspension: 49 mm telescopic fork.
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 150/80 R16
Rear Tyre: 200/60 R16
Rake: 32.0 degrees
Trail: 182 mm
Length: 2535 mm / 99.8 in
Seat Height: 690 mm / 26.8 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 332 kg / 732 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.1 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec
Top Speed: 200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph

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