Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2005-2006Model years
2,050 ccDisplacement
340.2 kgDry weight
681 mmSeat height
20.8 LFuel tank
1,735 mmWheelbase
135 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20052006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20062,053 cc (125.27 cu in)
Final drive
2006Belt (final drive)
Front brakes
2006Double disc
Front suspension
200649mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Front tire
2006150/80-16
Fuel system
2006Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2)
Rear brakes
2006Single disc
Rear suspension
2006Single Shock, 8-Way Rebound Damping
Rear tire
2006200/60-16
Fuel control
2006Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition
2006TCBI with Digital Advance

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.

Displacement2,050 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.

Fuel capacity20.8 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 36% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th 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

2,050 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height6th

681 mm — taller than about 6% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity85th

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.

Overall length2,535 mm
This bike

2,535

Kawasaki avg

2,122

19% above average.

Overall width1,026 mm
This bike

1,026

Kawasaki avg

833

23% above average.

Overall height1,153 mm
This bike

1,153

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

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.

Ground clearance135 mm
This bike

135

Kawasaki avg

187

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 2,050 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,735 mmSeat 681 mmClearance 135 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 150/80-R16 front / 200/60-R16 rear

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.