At the heart of the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT touring motorcycle, Kawasaki 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 and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. 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 1,519 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20.82-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
Displacement2053.0 ccm (125.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque191.2 Nm (19.5 kgf-m or 141.0 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM
Frame TypeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake32.0°
Trail183 mm (7.2 inches)
Front Suspension49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear SuspensionTriangulated steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock, with fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
Wheelbase1519 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre150/80-16
Rear Tyre200/60-16
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.401.1 kg (884.2 pounds)
Seat Height681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1481 mm (58.3 inches)
Overall Length2535 mm (99.8 inches)
Overall Width1026 mm (40.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity20.82 litres (5.50 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Diablo Black/Candy Imperial Blue
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
