Built around Kawasaki's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 2006 Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer relies on a 1552 cc (94.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 4,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 127 Nm (93.7 lb-ft) at 2,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 43.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (2,700 rpm) and peak power (4,700 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer measures 377 kg (831 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,685 mm (66.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.08 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 329 km (204 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 177 km/h (110 mph).
Specific Output
43.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.63 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,700–4,700 rpm
Theoretical Range
~329 km (204 mi)
Engine
Displacement1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power67.0 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 4700 RPM
Torque127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 2700 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI, 2x 36 mm
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Performance
Top Speed177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.08 litres/100 km (16.4 km/l or 38.69 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases141.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake32.0°
Trail184 mm (7.2 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork 41 mm
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with twin-shock
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1685 mm (66.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre150/80-M16
Rear Tyre170/70-B16
Front BrakesDouble disc. 2-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight350.0 kg (771.6 pounds)
Weight incl.377.0 kg (831.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1914 HP/kg
Seat Height680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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