The Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan, produced between 2006 and 2007, is a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder motorcycle with a 2053cc capacity engine. It has liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, and digital ignition. The bike can generate a max power of 103 horsepower and a max torque of 177 Nm. The clutch is a wet multi-disc and it has a 5-speed transmission with a belt final drive. The frame is made of double-cradle, high-tensile steel, and the suspension includes a 49mm telescopic fork in the front and a swingarm with mono-shock and rebound damping in the rear. The front brakes are 2x 300mm discs with 4 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 320mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 150/80 R16 and 200/60 R16 respectively. The bike has a 32.0-degree rake, a 2535mm length, and a ground clearance of 135mm. The dry weight is 332 kg and the fuel capacity is 20.8 liters. The consumption average is 18.1 km/lit, and it can reach a top speed of 200.4 km/h. In a standing 1/4 mile, it takes 13.4 seconds to complete the distance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan
| Year | 2006 – 07 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
