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Vulcan 2000 Classic LT

US$ 15999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Torque
191 Nm
Engine
2053 ccm

2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT pairs a 2053 cc (125.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 191.2 Nm (141 lb-ft) at 2,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 103.0 x 123.2 mm (4.1 x 4.9 inches) with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Vulcan 2000 Classic LT measures 401.1 kg (884 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 681 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,735 mm (68.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.81-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2006 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
681 mm (26.8 in)
Engine
Displacement 2053.0 ccm (125.27 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Torque 191.2 Nm (19.5 kgf-m or 141.0 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x Stroke 103.0 x 123.2 mm (4.1 x 4.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 46mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Chassis
Frame Type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake 32.0°
Trail 183 mm (7.2 inches)
Front Suspension 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear Suspension Triangulated steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock, with fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
Wheelbase 1735 mm (68.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 150/80-16
Rear Tyre 200/60-16
Front Brakes Double disc
Front Brake Ø 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 401.1 kg (884.2 pounds)
Seat Height 681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1481 mm (58.3 inches)
Overall Length 2535 mm (99.8 inches)
Overall Width 1026 mm (40.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity 20.81 litres (5.50 US gallons)
Other
Color Options Metallic Diablo Black/Candy Imperial Blue
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Transmission
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Long Distance Touring
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Seat Height
68.1 cm / 26.8 in
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