Kawasaki vs Kawasaki 2005 vs 2005 Vulcan® 2000 vs Vulcan® 2000

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GENERAL INFORMATION	Vulcan® 2000	Vulcan® 2000
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	Vulcan® 2000	Vulcan® 2000

M.S.R.P.	$14,499.00	$14,499.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Four-stroke V-twin, dual cams, 8 valves, liquid cooled plus cooling fins	Four-stroke V-twin, dual cams, 8 valves, liquid cooled plus cooling fins

Displacement	2053cc	2053cc

Bore x Stroke	103 x 123.2mm	103 x 123.2mm

Compression Ratio	9.5:1	9.5:1

Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies	Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies

Fuel Capacity	5.5 gal.	5.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital	Digital

Transmission	Five-speed	Five-speed

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

Length	99.8 in.	99.8 in.

Width	40.4 in.	40.4 in.

Height	45.5 in.	45.5 in.

Wheelbase	68.3 in.	68.3 in.

Seat Height	26.8 in.	26.8 in.

Ground Clearance	5.3 in.	5.3 in.

Dry Weight	750 lbs.	750 lbs.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Black Blue Green	Black Blue Green

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Front: 49mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear: Steel pipe swingarm w/direct-action single shock w/fully adj. spring preload, 8-way rebound, 3.9 in. travel	Front: 49mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear: Steel pipe swingarm w/direct-action single shock w/fully adj. spring preload, 8-way rebound, 3.9 in. travel

Brakes	Front: Dual 300mm discs with four-piston calipers Rear: 320mm disc with dual-piston caliper	Front: Dual 300mm discs with four-piston calipers Rear: 320mm disc with dual-piston caliper

Tires	Front: 150/80R16 Rear: 200/60R16	Front: 150/80R16 Rear: 200/60R16