- Engine design evolved from the Vulcan® 1500 Classic

- Exhaust system has a single fish tail muffler on the right side

Liquid Cooling

- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use

- Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic

Four Valves per Cylinder

- Boosts low-end torque

Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters

- Keep valves quiet with no maintenance, no adjustment required

Digital Fuel Injection

- Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption

- Two different systems are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate fuel injection control

Dual Throttle Bodies

- Dual 36mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder, with a separate intake tract for each throttle body

- Four nozzles at the tip of each injector, with two nozzles aimed at each intake valve

Idle Speed Controller

- Helps stable idle and good throttle response at ultra-low engine rpm

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer

- Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration

- Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration

Rubber-Mounted Engine

- All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds

Five-Gallon Fuel Tank

- Rounded-edge finish for clean, upscale look

- Larger capacity for extended cruising

Five-Speed Transmission

- Five-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising

Positive Neutral Finder (Kawasaki Exclusive)

- Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time

Disc Brakes

- Solid 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper up front for style and quiet braking

- A single 270mm rear disc with twin-piston caliper located below the swingarm

Shaft Drive

- A reliable and quiet, low-maintenance system

Hydraulic Clutch Release

- Easy to operate and maintain

Self-Canceling Turn Signals