- Tuned for low- and mid-range power to deliver gutsy acceleration in the typical cruising range

- Oversquare 102 x 95mm bore and stroke help ensure punchy response and a broad spread of satisfying power

Liquid Cooling

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

- Ring-type cooling fan is quiet and efficient

Four Valves per Cylinder

- Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's gasolines

- Dished piston crowns allow for 9.0:1 compression ratio

- Boosts low-end torque

- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters

- Keep valves quiet with no adjustment required

Fuel Injection System

- Produces easy starting, smooth running, high performance and reduced exhaust emissions

Fuel Pump

- Vertical return-type fuel pump inside tank prevents fuel starvation during hard braking or acceleration

Dual Plug Digital Ignition

- Microprocessor-controlled timing

- Two spark plugs in each combustion chamber cut detonation for extra durability

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer

- Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration

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

Five-Speed Transmission

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

High-Capacity Oil Pump

- Provides reliable lubrication during extended periods of high-speed, high-temperature operation

Positive Neutral Finder

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

- A Kawasaki exclusive

Shaft Drive

- A reliable and quiet, low-maintenance system

Hydraulic Clutch

- Easy to operate and maintain

Chamberless Dual Mufflers

- Dual slash-cut mufflers give increased power feel

- Catalyzers built into each muffler to meet emissions regulations

- ECU controls the electromagnetic solenoid valve of the secondary air system to further reduce emissions

Frame

- Uses twin 40 x 40mm square cross section tubes to create single backbone

- Use of single backbone accommodates larger capacity fuel tank

- Detachable right-side downtube allows engine to be removed more easily

Long and Low

- Overall package is longer and lower than Vulcan® 1500 Classic

43mm Telescopic Fork

- Provides increased rigidity, superb steering feedback and excellent ride quality

Dual Shocks w/4-way Rebound Damping

- Deliver superb comfort and high stability

Brakes

- Dual 300mm diameter discs and 300mm single rear disc provide abundant stopping power

Headlight and Turn Signals

- Front turn signals feature an integrated lamp/stay design for easy mounting

- Auto-canceling turn signals

Dished Cast Wheels

- Allow the use of tubeless tires

- Large tires and wheels give 1600 Classic a tougher look

Integrated Instrument Cluster

- Features LCD screen and tank-mounted ignition switch

- Incorporate fuel-injection warning lamp, fuel gauge, odometer, tripmeter and clock

- Ignition switch mounted on top of instrument cluster

Details

- Self-canceling turn signals automatically shut off after eight seconds or traveling 213 feet

- Wider fenders enhance style

- Chrome-backed mirrors are stylish and corrosion resistant