The grand-daddy of Kawasaki->ke299's Vulcan line-up definitely pulls no punches as far as it's performance capability is concerned. Suffice to say and with very little sugar-coating, the Vulcan 2000->ke1749 is quite arguably the biggest, meanest, and most powerful V-twin cruiser on the market today.

Make no mistake, the Vulcan 2000 comes dressed to impress with its beautiful leather saddlebags, a custom touring saddle, passenger backrest, and a wind-cheating acrylic windshield. There's also a thick, optically correct acrylic plastic windscreen that provides smooth airflow around the rider and passenger on the road, a bullet-style headlight, and a chrome instrument panel with a large-face speedometer mounted atop the bike’s stretched, 5.5-gallon fuel tank.

But the bike's true calling card is its engine, a 2.0-liter fuel-injected V-twin engine that produces a peak torque of 141 lb/ft at 2,800 rpm mated to a five-speed positive neutral finder transmission.

Whatever motives you may have as far as interest in the Vulcan 2000 is concerned, one thing you need to remember is that it's got more power than just about any bike on Kawasaki's fleet. Whether you're in it for the power rides or the long-distance cruising, the mere sight of you riding a Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT is enough reason for other bikers to get out of your way.

Find out more about the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000's specs after the jump. } }

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT

2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT
  • Engine/Motor: Four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, dual cams, eight valves
  • Torque: 141 lb/ft at 2,800 rpm
  • Transmission: Five-speed with positive neutral finder
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Specifications

Engine

Four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, dual cams, eight valves

Displacement

2,053cc/125ci

Bore x stroke

103.0 x 123.2mm

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Maximum torque

141 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm

Cooling

Liquid, plus cooling fins

Induction

DFI with Keihin 46mm throttle bodies (2)

Ignition

TCBI with Digital Advance

Transmission

Five-speed with positive neutral finder

Final drive

Belt

Frame

Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone

Rake / trail

32 degrees / 7.2 in.

Suspension, Front / Wheel Travel

49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.

Suspension, Rear / Wheel Travel

Triangulated steel pipe swingarm with direct-action

single shock, with fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.

Front Tire

150/80-16

Rear Tire

- 200/60-16

Brakes, Front

Dual 300mm discs with four-piston calipers

Brakes, Rear

Single 320mm disc with two-piston caliper

Overall Length

99.8 in.

Overall Width

40.4 in.

Overall Height

58.3 in.

Ground Clearance

5.3 in.

Seat height

26.8 in.

Wheelbase

68.3 in.

Curb weight

884.2 lbs.

Fuel capacity

5.5 gal.

Colors

Metallic Diablo Black/Candy Imperial Blue

MSRP

$15,999

Warranty

24 Months