The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited motorcycle specifications include a 2,050 cc (125.09 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 340.2 kg (750 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 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.
2,050 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.
2,535
2,122
19% above average.
1,026
833
23% above average.
1,153
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-R16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/60-R16 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.84:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,050 cc (125.09 cu in) |
| 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. Keihin CVK36 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear tire | 200/60-R16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 340.2 kg (750 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 681 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,535 mm (99.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,026 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,153 mm (45.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,735 mm (68.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.81 L (5.50 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Blue, Green |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 15999. 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.