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`` Thus, the Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan series had 3 modifications'''Modifications: '''
'' The main competitors of the Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan in the class: ''
* [[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]]
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[[file: 2008-Kawasaki-Vulcan1600Classicf.jpg | 600px | center | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic]]
* [[Kawasaki_VN2000_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan]]
''' 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).
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.
The Drifter modification was no longer offered.
* '''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 '''.
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]].
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