The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 2,053 cc (125.27 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 340.2 kg (750 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 199% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 15% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 36% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
2,053 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.
681 mm — taller than about 6% of Kawasaki models.
20.8 L — larger than about 85% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,735
1,441
20% above average.
681
801
15% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 200/60-16 |
| Front tire width | 150 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 200 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.84:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 2,053 cc (125.27 cu in) |
| Torque | 191.2 Nm (19.5 kgf-m or 141.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 103.0 x 123.2 mm (4.1 x 4.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 49mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork |
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| Rear suspension | Single Shock, 8-Way Rebound Damping |
| Rake | 32.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 200/60-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 340.2 kg (750 lb) |
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| Seat height | 681 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,735 mm (68.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.81 L (5.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony, Galaxy Silver (Type 2) |
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| Price as new | US$ 12999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.