Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2008 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2008 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2006 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1,552 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 95 |
| Gearbox | 2-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | 41mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks / 3.7 in. | Dual air assisted shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-x16 | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-x16 | 170/70-x16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,679 | 1,679 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 306 | 306 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,504 | 2,504 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,039 | 1,039 |
| Seat height (mm) | 688 | 696 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20.06 |
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