The Kawasaki VN2000 is a powerful motorcycle produced between 2005 and 2006. Its four-stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC engine has a capacity of 2053cc, giving it an impressive output of 103 horsepower at 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 177 Nm at 3200 rpm. The bike also features electronic fuel injection with a 46mm throttle body and a digital ignition system, making it smooth and efficient. The engine is cooled by a liquid system and has a compression ratio of 9.5:1.
The Kawasaki VN2000’s clutch is a wet multi-disc, manual and has a five-speed transmission with a belt final drive. The bike’s frame is a double-cradle, high-tensile steel, and it has a 49mm telescopic fork front suspension and a swingarm with mono-shock and rebound damping 8-way spring preload adjustable rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are impressive, with 2x 300mm discs and 4 piston calipers at the front and a single 320mm disc and 2 piston caliper at the rear. The bike has a 150/80 R16 front tire and a 200/60 R16 rear tire, along with a rake of 32.0 degrees and a trail of 182mm.
The bike’s overall length is 2535mm, and it has a seat height of 690mm and a ground clearance of 135mm. The dry weight of the Kawasaki VN2000 is 332kg, while it has a fuel capacity of 20.8 liters, and the average consumption is 18.1 km/lit. Its top speed is 200.4 km/h or 124.5 mph, and standing 1/4 mile is accomplished in 13.4 seconds, indicating that it is a fast and powerful motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan
| 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 |
