The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT motorcycle specifications include a 2,053 cc (125.27 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
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 LT 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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 49mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Single Shock, 8-Way Rebound Damping |
| Rake | 32.0° |
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
| Seat height | 681 mm (26.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,735 mm (68.3 inches) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony, Candy Cardinal Red |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 14499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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