Kawasaki VN2000 (2005-06)

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