Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2017 vs. Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2017 compared to Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2017

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

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Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2017

Kawasaki VN 2000 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	103 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	123.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	166 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	9.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	2,053 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	1,025 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,735 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A