The Kawasaki VN2000 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 2,053 cc (125.27 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 380.1 kg (837.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki VN2000 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 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th 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.
21 L — larger than about 90% 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.
2,535
2,122
19% above average.
1,025
833
23% above average.
1,156
1,175
Close to average.
1,735
1,441
20% above average.
681
801
15% below average.
135
187
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,053 cc (125.27 cu in) |
| Torque | 166.0 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 103.0 x 123.2 mm (4.1 x 4.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multidisc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 183 mm (7.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 200/60-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 380.1 kg (837.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 681 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,535 mm (99.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,025 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,156 mm (45.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,735 mm (68.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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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.