Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2009 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20092008
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 2000Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)2,0532,053
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)191.2191.2
Bore (mm)103103
Stroke (mm)123.2123.2
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlOverhead Valves (OHV)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceTCBI with Digital Advance
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionTriangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)320320
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front tyre150/80-16150/80-16
Rear tyre200/60-16200/60-16
Trail (mm)183183
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3232
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • metallic titanium
  • metallic diablo black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7351,735
Dry weight (kg)380340
Overall height (mm)1,1561,156
Overall length (mm)2,5352,535
Overall width (mm)1,0261,026
Seat height (mm)681681
Ground clearance (mm)135135
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.8120.81



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