I must admit I am quite impressed with this lot as a heavy cruiser as you say the Rocket is not that great to look at.
The new 2006 Vulcan® 2000 Classic 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN® 2000 CLASSIC SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Four-stroke V-twin, dual cams, 8 valves
Displacement 2,053cc
Bore x stroke 103 x 123.2mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Cooling Liquid, plus cooling fins
Induction Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission Five-speed
Frame Steel, double-cradle with box-section singletube backbone
Rake / trail 32° / 7.2 in.
Suspension type, front 49mm telescopic fork
Suspension type, rear Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock
Suspension adjustments, rear Fully adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping
Wheel travel, front 5.9 in.
Wheel travel, rear 3.9 in.
Tire, front 150/80R16
Tire, rear 200/60R16
Brakes, front / rear Dual 300mm discs with four-piston calipers / 320mm disc with dual-piston caliper
Ground clearance 5.3 in.
Seat height 26.8 in.
Dry weight 750 lbs.
Fuel capacity 5.5 gal.
Wheelbase 68.3 in.
Colors Ebony, Galaxy Silver
Expected arrival: Dec. 2005
MSRP (USA) $12,999 Classic
