Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan
The Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan cruiser series appeared on the market in 2003 as a continuation of the VN1500 Vulcan series, which, despite the appearance of a new model, was produced until 2008 inclusively, that is, during the entire production period of the VN1600.
The main innovation of the Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan was the use of a new engine with an increased displacement from 1470 cc to 1552 cc (due to increased crankshaft travel) with a new, faster control unit. This allowed a slight increase in maximum power (from 65 hp to 67 hp) and a significant increase in the torque characteristic (from 114 Nm / 2800 rpm to 127 Nm / 2700 rpm).
The Mean Streak modification additionally received increased throttle valves (from 36 to 40 mm) and a new braking system (from 2005): 6-piston calipers were replaced by 4-piston radial arrangement.
In addition, the Classic version received alloy wheels and a double disc brake at the front. Also, the Classic and Classic Tourer (Nomad) modifications received an increased fuel tank (from 19 to 20 liters).
The Drifter modification was no longer offered.
`` Thus, the Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan series had 3 modifications:
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic - regular classic version.
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer - touring version. Equipped with a windshield, passenger backrest, passenger platforms for legs and wardrobe trunks. The model is distinguished by the shape of the exhaust system. In the North American market it was sold under the name - ' Nomad .
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak - drag version. It has a boosted 74 hp engine, an inverted fork, sport brakes, shortened fenders, a one-and-a-half seat, a different instrument panel, a 17-liter fuel tank, 17-inch wheels and an extended swingarm. This modification was also made for Suzuki and had the name - Suzuki VZ 1600 Marauder / Boulevard M95.
2008 was the last year of production for the Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan series, after which it was replaced by an updated series - Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan.
The main competitors of the Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan in the class:
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan:
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | cruiser |
| Release year | 2003-2008 |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped |
| Working volume | 1552 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0 x 95.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic clearance compensators) |
| Fuel supply system | DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 36 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 40 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 67.0 h.p. (49 kW) @ 4700 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 74.0 h.p. (54 kW) at 5300 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Maximum torque | 127.0 Nm (12.9 kg * m) @ 2700 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 125.0 Nm (12.7 kg * m) @ 2800 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | cardan |
| Front tire size | 130 / 90-16 M / C 67H - Vulcan 1600 Classic 130/70-R17 M / C 62H - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 150 / 80-16 M / C 71H - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Rear tire size | 170/70-B16 M / C 75H - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 170/60-R17 M / C 72H - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 300mm, 2-piston calipers - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 2 discs, 320mm, 6-piston calipers - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak (2003-2004) 2 discs, 320mm, 4-piston radial calipers - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak (2005-2008) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic Fork, 150mm Travel - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 43mm Inverted Fork, 150mm Travel - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Rear suspension | Pendulum with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 95 mm travel - Vulcan 1600 Classic Pendulum with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), stroke - 87 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak Pendulum with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), travel - 99 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Motorcycle length | 2505 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic 2410 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2515 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Motorcycle width | 1040mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 850 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Motorcycle height | 1130 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic 1100 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 1460 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Wheelbase | 1680 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic 1705 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 1690 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Saddle height | 680 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic 700 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 720 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Minimum ground clearance | 130 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic 125 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 150 mm - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 5.29 sec - Vulcan 1600 Classic 5.04 sec - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Maximum speed | 177 km / h - Vulcan 1600 Classic 193 km / h - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.0 L - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 17.0 L - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 306 kg - Vulcan 1600 Classic 290 kg - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 350 kg - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 337 kg - Vulcan 1600 Classic 317 kg - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 377 kg - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad |