Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT 2008 and Viper Black Diamond 2013

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT 2008 and Viper Black Diamond 2013 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT 2008 ×
Viper Black Diamond 2013 ×
General
Production from (year)20082013
MakeKawasakiViper
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LTViper Black Diamond
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemCarburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm throttle bodies (2)Carburettor. Mikuni HSR 45 Flat Slide
Engine details-45 Degree V-Twin
Displacement (cm³)2,0532,491
Cooling systemAir-
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)44.9-
Bore (mm)103-
Stroke (mm)123.2-
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Driveline-Rivera Pro 6-Speed with Over-Drive. Primary drive: Hydraulic Chain. Final drive: Patented Viper Rigid Belt Drive.
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance-
Clutch-Rivera
Lubrication system-Dry sump with oil in the frame
Compression9.5:1-
Exhaust system-Tuned 2 into 1
Chassis
Front suspension49mm hydraulic telescopic forkMarzocchi Inverted Adjustable Forks
Rear suspensionSingle shock, eight-way rebound dampingViper Chrome Billet Aluminum Swing Arm with Viper Oil Dampened Adjustable Air-Ride
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. 4-piston, chromed
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steel-
Front tyre150/80-16120/70-21
Rear tyre200/60-16260/40-18
Wheels-5-spoke chrome. Metzeler tyres.
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3233
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • two tone: candy cardinal red / atomic silver
  • two tone: metallic ocean blue / neutron silver
  • black/yellow.
Instruments-Multi-Functional Digital Gauges
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7351,803
Dry weight (kg)361299
Seat height (mm)681610
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.81-
Oil capacity (l)-4.2



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