Kawasaki Vulcan

Kawasaki Vulcan

The Vulcan name has been used by Kawasaki to denote their "custom" or "cruiser" type motorcycles since 1984, using mostly V-twin powered motorcycles ranging from 125cc to 2000cc.

The 2009 range of Vulcan motorcycles are:

Vulcan 2000 Classic LT2,053cc/125 cu. in. 52° V-twin engine is the largest V-twin motorcycle engine currently in productionElectronic engine control unit (ECU)• Forged pistons and alloy connecting rods Vulcan 2000 Classic2,053cc/125 cu. in. 52° V-twin engineSteel double-cradle frame with box-section single-tube backbone for strength

Vulcan 20002,053cc, 125 cu. in. 52° V-twin engineSteel double-cradle frame with box-section single-tube backboneDual 300mm front disc brakes with four-piston calipers and single rear disc brakes [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/19november03_kawasaki2004_vulcan2000.htm Kawasaki 2004 Vulcan 2000: MD First Ride] ]

Vulcan 1700 Classic1,700cc / 103.7 cu. in. 52° SOHC liquid-cooled fuel-injected V-Twin EngineSix-speed transmission• "ride-by-wire" throttle

Vulcan 1700 Classic LT1,700cc / 103.7 cu. in. 52° SOHC liquid-cooled fuel-injected V-Twin EngineSix-speed transmission• "ride-by-wire" throttle, windshield and leather saddlebags

Vulcan 1700 Nomad1,700cc / 103.7 cu. in. 52° SOHC liquid-cooled fuel-injected V-Twin EngineSix-speed transmission• "ride-by-wire" throttle, windshield and hard saddlebags [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/20september08_kawasaki2009vulcan1700s.htm Kawasaki Introduces a Trio of Vulcan 1700s] ]

Vulcan 1700 Voyager1,700cc / 103.7 cu. in. 52° SOHC liquid-cooled fuel-injected V-Twin EngineSix-speed transmission• "ride-by-wire" throttle, frame-mounted fairing, hard saddlebags and trunk [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/20september08_kawasaki2009vulcan1700voyager.htm Kawasaki Brings Back Full Dress Touring With the Vulcan 1700 Voyager] ]

Vulcan 1600 Classic1,552cc / 95 cu. in. SOHC liquid-cooled four valves per cylinder V-Twin EngineFive-speed transmission [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/05may03kawasaki2003vulcan1600classic.htm Kawasaki 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic: MD Ride Review] ]

Vulcan 1600 Nomad1,552cc/95 cu. in. liquid-cooled 50° V-twinDigital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodiesFour valves per cylinder [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/10march05_vulcan1600nomad.htm MD First Ride: 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad] ]

Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak1,552cc/95 cu. in. liquid-cooled 50° V-twinHydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/17november03_kawasaki2004meanstreak.htm 2004 Kawasaki 1600 Mean Streak: MD Ride Review] ]

Vulcan 1500 Classic1470cc/90 cu. in. liquid-cooled SOHC 50° V-twin engine with a single-pin crankshaft27.6-inch seat height, wide handlebar, forward-mounted floorboards

Vulcan 900 Classic903cc V-twin SOHC engineBelt drive [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/17september05_2006kawasaki_vulcan900classic.htm 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Introduced] ]

Vulcan 900 Classic LT903cc V-twin SOHC engineFour-valve Cylinder Head [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/16march06_vulcan900.htm MD First Ride: 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic and Classic LT] ]

Vulcan 900 Custom903cc V-twin SOHC engine180mm rear tire, and a thin 21-inch cast front wheelTank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps [ [http://www.motorcycledaily.com/28november06_900custom.htm MD First Ride: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom] ]

Vulcan 500 LTDTwin-cylinder 498cc engine with a compact parallel-twin designLiquid-Cooling

Eliminator 125Air-Cooled, 124cc, Single-Cylinder engineSingle Overhead CamSingle Disc Front Brake

See also

*Kawasaki motorcyclesTwo highly successful models of the Vulcan were discontinued 2006 with the introduction of the VN900. These were the VN800A introduced 1995 and the first of Kawasaki's modern cruiser style. The VN800A featured a softail design, bobbed rear fender and a 21" front wheel. The second, the VN800B (Classic) was introduced in 1996 and had a retro styling that featured full fenders and 16" wheels on both front and rear.

In 2005, they discontinued the Vulcan 1500 Drifter a classic motorcycle cruiser with the lines of 1940s.

References

External links

* [http://www.vulcanmoto.com/ VulcanMoto.com] - Comprehensive information about Kawasaki Vulcans and related articles.
* [http://www.vroc.org/ VROC] - Kawasaki Vulcan Riders and Owners Club
* [http://www.vn750.com/ VN750.com] - Website for Vulcan 750 owners.
* [http://technologybytes.co.uk/bikes/kawasaki-vulcan-classic-thailand-bliss/ VN400A Japanese Import] - Kawasaki Vulcan Owner in Thailand.
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VN750/ Kawasaki Vulcan 750] - Yahoo group for Vulcan 750 riders & owners
* http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VN1600/ Yahoo group for Vulcan 1600 riders


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