Kawasaki Vulcan Cruiser 2008 - Manual (Page 5)

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3 An advanced belt drive and the massive
200mm rear tire dominate the look of
the rear end. The triangulated swingarm
looks like a hardtail but has a soft,
comfortable single rear shock mounted
under the rider’s seat.
• With a very low 26.8-inch seat height and a
very low center of gravity, you’ll find that the
Vulcan 2000 is neutral-handling and has light
steering for secure rider confidence.
• The strong yet smooth 5-speed transmission
features a gear position sensor that sends
signals to the ECU, further enhancing fuel
injection and ignition performance.
2 At 125 cubic inches of pure muscle
and torque, the Vulcan 2000 gets your
attention fast with the world’s biggest
mass production V-Twin motorcycle
engine ever produced. The single-pin
crank offsets the 52-degree V-Twin,
giving the Vulcan 2000 a distinctive
lumpy idle and an unmistakable throaty
exhaust note.
• The performance comes from the
engineering and technology you expect from
a Kawasaki motorcycle. Forged pistons. Alloy
connecting rods. Hydraulic valve adjusters.
Push-rod valve actuation. A sophisticated
Engine Control Unit (ECU).
1 Transforming the look of the Vulcan
2000 is the black chrome treatment to
the projector beam-style headlight and
fork leg covers, lower fork legs and air
cleaner cover.
• The massive engine produces massive
torque. The effect is stunning: Just roll on
the throttle to dial in the amount of torque
you want for any given situation and enjoy
the fantastic pull of the engine.
• The advanced fuel injection system’s
fine-atomizing injectors with sub-throttles
improve combustion efficiency, increase
power and deliver optimum fuel economy.
M ETAL L I C D I A B L O B L A C K
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When the Kawasaki Vulcan ® 2000 first hit the streets, it didn’t just make ripples. It made tidal waves. Because with each of
its cylinders displacing over a liter apiece, it boasted the largest mass-produced V-Twin in the world. Fortunately some things
never change, and for 2008 the Vulcan 2000 continues to deliver the kind of ground-shaking torque—141 lbs.-ft. of torque,
in fact—that leaves riders searching for the words to describe it. Only now it features stunning new blacked-out chrome that
totally transforms the Vulcan 2000 into a mean-looking beast. The treatment covers the headlight shell and rim, fork legs and
fork tube covers, and air cleaner cover. It all adds up to one tough speed-shop look. Now fire up the Vulcan 2000, point the big
16-inch wheels into town, and feel the attention it commands. You’ve earned it.
Model shown with available accessories.
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