Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2006-2012Model years
2,053 ccDisplacement
191.2 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
681 mmSeat height
1,735 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2006200720082009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Final drive
2011Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Front suspension
2009201249mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Fuel system
2007Injection. DFI with Keihin 46mm throttle bodies (2)
2009Injection
20102012Injection. Digital fuel injection, dual 46mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
Rear suspension
20072008Single shock, eight-way rebound damping
2009Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
20102012Triangulated steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock, with fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
Torque
200844.9 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.1 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm
20092012191.2 Nm (19.5 kgf-m or 141.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,800 rpm
Wheelbase
20071,410 mm (55.5 inches)
20111,519 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel control
20092011Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Seat height
2007787 mm (31.0 inches)

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.

Displacement2,053 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 199% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height681 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 15% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement99th

2,053 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height6th

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.

Wheelbase1,735 mm
This bike

1,735

Kawasaki avg

1,441

20% above average.

Seat height681 mm
This bike

681

Kawasaki avg

801

15% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 2,053 cc
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,735 mmSeat 681 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 150/80-16 front / 200/60-16 rear

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.

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.