The '''Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan ''' cruiser series appeared on the market in 2003 as a continuation of the [[Kawasaki_VN1500_Vulcan | 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.

''' Main competitors: '''* [[Honda_VTX1300 | Honda VTX1300]]* [[Suzuki_VL1500_Intruder_ (Boulevard_C90) | Suzuki Boulevard C90]]* [[Yamaha_XV1600 | Yamaha XV1600 Wild Star (Road Star)]]* [[Yamaha_XVZ1300A_Royal_Star | Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star]] 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).

`` Thus, the Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan series had 3 modifications'''Modifications: '''

* '''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_VZ1600_Marauder | 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 | Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan]].

'' The main competitors 2008 was the last year of production for the Kawasaki VN 1600 VN1600 Vulcan in the class: ''* series, after which it was replaced by - [[Honda_VTX1300 Kawasaki_VN1700_Vulcan | Honda VTX1300]]* [[Suzuki_VL1500_Intruder_ (Boulevard_C90) | Suzuki Boulevard C90]]* [[Yamaha_XV1600 | Yamaha XV1600 Wild Star (Road Star)]]* [[Yamaha_XVZ1300A_Royal_Star | Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal StarKawasaki VN1700 Vulcan]].

{| align <gallery mode= "centerpacked" border heights= "0"200px>| [[ImageFile: 1600 Classic.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic]]| [[Image: 2008-kawasaki-vulcan-1600-8 600x0w.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic]]| [[Image: 2007-Kawasaki-Vulcan1600Classica.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic]]|-| [[ImageFile: Vn-1600-vulcan-nomad 2005 1.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad]]| [[Image: KAWASAKIVulcan1600Nomad-380 9.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad]]| [[Image: Kawasaki-vulcan-1600-nomad-2009-6.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad]]|-| [[Image: 2006-Kawasaki-Vulcan1600MeanStreaka.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak]]| [[ImageFile: VN1600-Mean-Streak-04.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak]]| [[Image: 2007-Kawasaki-Vulcan-Mean-Streak-Test-3.jpg | 300px | thumb | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak]]|-|}</gallery>