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Engine
- 903cc V-twin SOHC engine tuned to deliver healthy dose of torque at low rpm
- Smooth and reliable
- Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without heavy vibration 

Four-valve Cylinder Head
- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow more power and low-end torque
- Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical
- Extremely efficient intake tracts feature ports that narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling and increased torque
- Long intake tracts for great low-end response

Liquid and Air Cooling
- Exceptional thermal control with finned cylinders and head and liquid cooling combination
- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
- Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic
- Includes temperature warning light

Dual Slash-Cut Silencers
- Big slash-cut silencers look great and contain honeycomb catalyzers to reduce emissions

Electronic Fuel Injection
- Dual throttle bodies with sub throttles provide optimum performance and rideability
- The sub throttles, located behind the main throttle valve, are controlled by the ECU so that the DFI system retains more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
- Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption 

Belt Drive
- Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
- More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel
- Low maintenance and low noise

Double Cradle Frame
- Very rigid large-diameter box section backbone allows a larger fuel tank, and helps contribute to high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds
- Triangular swingarm looks like a hardtail design, but acts on a single shock hidden beneath the seat
- Long and low for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
- Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds
- Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability

Low Stepped Seat
- Ultra-low 26.8-inch seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops
- Laid-back riding comfort for two 

Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps
- Gives you the information you need at-a-glance
- Compact design complements the bike’s clean look 

41mm Front Fork
- Excellent rigidity and 5.9 inches of travel
- 32 degrees rake angle for excellent straight line ability
- Wide fork pitch for classic look 

Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- A 272mm front and 242mm rear disc have twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Custom Spoke Wheels
- Chromed steel rims and spokes
- “Spool-style” polished aluminum front hub 

Wide Rear Tire
- 180mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image
- Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin
Displacement 903 cm³
Bore x stroke 88.0 x 74.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve/Induction system SOHC, 8 valves
Maximum power 37 kW (50 PS) / 5,700 rpm
Maximum torque 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m) / 3,700 rpm
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 5-speed, return
Frame type Double-cradle, steel
Rake/Trail 32° / 160 mm
Suspension, front 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload
Suspension, rear Uni-Trak
Wheel travel, front 150 mm
Wheel travel, rear 100 mm
Tyre, front 130/90-16M/C 67H
Tyre, rear 180/70-15M/C 76H
Brakes, front Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston
Brakes, rear Single 270 mm disc, twin-piston
Steering angle, left / right 38° / 38°
Wheelbase 1,650 mm
Fuel capacity 18 litres
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) Yes
Complies to EU emission limit EURO 3

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Engine
- 903cc V-twin SOHC engine tuned to deliver healthy dose of torque at low rpm
- Smooth and reliable
- Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without heavy vibration
- Rubber-mounted to eliminate engine vibration at all speeds

Four-valve Cylinder Head
- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow more power and low-end torque
- Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical
- Extremely efficient intake tracts feature ports that narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling and increased torque
- Long intake tracts for great low-end response

Liquid and Air Cooling
- Exceptional thermal control with finned cylinders and head and liquid cooling combination
- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
- Automatic fan helps keep things cool
- Includes temperature warning light

Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner
- Maintains precise valve timing with maintenance
- Assures greater reliability
- Hidden from view to preserve the engine’s clean, basic look

Dual Slash-Cut Mufflers
- Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain honeycomb catalyzers to reduce emissions

Positive Neutral Finder
- Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to find neutral easy, every time

Electronic Fuel Injection
- Dual throttle bodies with sub throttles provide optimum performance and rideability
- The sub throttles, located behind the main throttle valve, are controlled by the ECU so that the DFI® system retains more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
- Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption

Belt Drive
- Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
- More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel
- Low maintenance and low noise

Double Cradle Frame
- Very rigid large-diameter box section backbone allows a larger fuel tank, and helps contribute to high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds
- Triangular swingarm looks like a hardtail design, but acts on a single shock hidden beneath the seat
- Long and low for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
- Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds
- Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability

41mm Front Fork
- Excellent rigidity and 5.9 inches of travel
- 33 degrees rake and 7.2 in. of trail for excellent straight line stability
- Wide fork pitch for classic look

Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- A 300mm front and 270mm rear disc have twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Custom Cast 21 in. Front Wheel
- Arranged in pairs, the wheel’s 18 “spokes” were designed by hand
- Tapered and flanged in two directions, every line and surface of each 3-D spoke is exquisitely curved

Wide Rear Tire
- 180mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image
- Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
- Custom cast 15” rear wheel contrasts the “light,” tall front wheel

Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps
- Gives you the information you need at-a-glance
- Compact design complements the bike’s clean look

Sculpted Bodywork
- Fuel tank features a twin valley design, with a dynamic tension and presence all its own
- Composed exclusively of curves with constantly varying radii, the twin valley design theme continues in the rear fender and its hand-sculpted contours are designed to be pleasing to both the eye and to the touch
- Bottom of the rear fender features a relatively straight cut, to balance the lines of the motorcycle

Custom Features
- Clean headlight design is small and isolated without a central fork cover or headlamp bar
- Chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals as well as footpegs, shift lever and rear brake lever
- Small, minimalist fender and lack of front fork covers also contribute to the slender appearance of the front end
- Sporty, straight-style handlebar adds to the bike’s custom styling. Instead of handlebar clamps, twin tubes elegantly curve back from the upper triple clamp. Both the handlebar and twin tubes are completely chromed
- One-piece “gunfighter” style seat is designed for comfortable rider and passenger accommodation and a custom-style look
- Chromed forward-mount footpegs instead of floorboards add to the custom image and improve rider control
- Matte black frame emphasizes the chrome finishing
- Standard toe-operated shift lever instead of a heel-toe shift

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin
Displacement 903 cm³
Bore x stroke 88.0 x 74.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve/Induction system SOHC, 8 valves
Maximum power 37 kW (50 PS) / 5,700 rpm
Maximum torque 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m) / 3,700 rpm
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 5-speed, return
Frame type Double-cradle, steel
Rake/Trail 33° / 182 mm
Suspension, front 41 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear Uni-Trak
Wheel travel, front 150 mm
Wheel travel, rear 103 mm
Tyre, front 80/90-21M/C 48H
Tyre, rear 180/70-15M/C 76H
Brakes, front Single 300 mm disc
Brakes, rear Single 270 mm disc
Steering angle, left / right 36° / 36°
Wheelbase 1,645 mm
Fuel capacity 20 litres
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) Yes
Complies to EU emission limit EURO 3
Seat height 685 mm
Dry weight 249 kg
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) Yes
Complies to EU emission limit EURO 2

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KAWASAKI VN1600 CLASSIC

ENGINE
Two spark plugs per cylinder increase the combustion efficiency. Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's fuels. Cam timing and lift enhance low and mid-range power. The cylinder head and fins have a polished black finish. Liquid cooled with an automatic cooling fan to ensure consistent temperatures for maximum efficiency and reliability. The dual rotor, high output generator produces 30 amps at only 1,000 rpm to power the many accessories customers like to add.

Fuel system
Secondary air valve system reduces emissions. A honeycomb type catalyser located in the muffler pre-chamber further reduces exhaust emissions.

CHASSIS
Double cradle high tensile steel frame. The frame features twin 40 mm square tubes welded into a single backbone producing a rigid and compact frame. Fewer welds enhance overall appearance.

Front suspension
Large diameter inner tubes are rigid for excellent stability.

Rear suspension
Dual air type shock absorbers are adjustable for pressure and rebound damping to match load and road conditions.

Front and rear disc brakes
Dual 300 mm front discs with dual piston calipers and a rear 300 mm disc with a dual piston caliper ensure excellent stopping power and feel.

Detail features

* Rider footboards give maximum comfort on long rides.
* Adjustable rear brake pedal.
* Thin, integrated instrument package provides less protrusion from top of tank.
* The slim electronic instrument panel reduces weight and eliminates the front wheel drive unit and cable.
* The turn signals automatically turn off after 8 seconds and a distance of 65 meters has been travelled.
* Digital odometer, trip meter and clock.
* Wide, dished cast wheels with tubeless tyres.
* Large diameter halogen headlight.

Specifications
Engine type................. 4 stroke, liquid cooled, V-twin
Displacement.............. 1552 cm3
Bore & stroke............... 102 x 95 mm
Compression ratio ..... 9.0:1
Valve system .............. SOHC, 8 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Maximum power ......... 49 kW (67 PS) / 4,700 r/min
Maximum torque ........ 127 N ·m / 2,700 r/min
Fuel system ................ EFI with 2 x 36 mm Mitsubishi throttle bodies
Starting........................ electric
Transmission.............. 5-speed, shaft drive
Frame type .................. steel double cradle
Rake / trail ................... 32o / 168 mm
Suspension, F............. 43 mm fork
Suspension, R ............ swingarm with dual gascharged shock absorbers
Wheel travel, F / R ...... 150 / 95 mm
Tyre, F / R.................... 130/90 16 / 170/70B 16
Brake, F ....................... 300 mm dual discs with dual piston calipers
Brake, R....................... 300 mm disc with dual piston caliper
L x W x H ..................... 2,505 x 1,040 x 1,130 mm
Wheelbase .................. 1,680 mm
Seat height.................. 680 mm
Fuel capacity .............. 20 L
Dry weight................... 307 kg
Colours........................ Metallic Ocean Blue/Metallic Phantom Silver

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KAWASAKI VN1600 MEAN STREAK

ENGINE

Based on the VN1600 Classic engine with modified cylinder heads for more power. Delivers abundant low and mid-range power and torque. Two spark plugs per cylinder increase the combustion efficiency. Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's fuels. Cam timing and lift enhance low and mid-range power. Liquid cooled with an automatic cooling fan to ensure consistent temperatures for maximum efficiency and reliability.

Fuel system
Secondary air valve system reduces emissions. A honeycomb type catalyser located in the muffler pre-chamber further reduces exhaust emissions.

CHASSIS
Double cradle high tensile steel frame. The frame uses large diameter tubing for high rigidityand stability.

Front suspension
Inverted fork is extra rigid for excellent stability and handling.

Rear suspension
Dual air type shock absorbers are adjustable for pressure and rebound damping to match load and road conditions.

Front and rear disc brakes
Dual 320 mm front discs with 4- piston calipers and a rear 300 mm disc with a dual piston caliper ensure excellent stopping power and feel. The front radial mount calipers have individual front brake pads for each piston to prevent pad deformation due to heat.

Detail features

* Thin, integrated instrument package provides less protrusion from top of tank.
* The slim electronic operated instrument panel reduces weight and eliminates the front wheel drive unit and cable.
* The turn signals automatically turn off after 8 seconds and a distance of 65 meters has been travelled.
* Digital odometer, trip meter and clock.
* Wide, dished cast wheels with tubeless tyres.

Specifications
Engine type.................. 4 stroke, liquid cooled, V-twin
Displacement............... 1552 cm3
Bore & stroke............... 102 x 95 mm
Compression ratio ...... 9.0:1
Valve system ............... SOHC, 8 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Maximum power .......... 54 kW (73 PS) / 5,300 r/min
Maximum torque ......... 125 N ·m / 2,800 r/min
Fuel system ................. EFI with 2 x 40 mm Mitsubishi throttle bodies
Starting......................... electric
Transmission............... 5-speed, shaft drive
Frame type ................... steel double cradle
Rake / trail .................... 32o / 144 mm
Suspension, F.............. 43 mm inverted fork
Suspension, R ............. swingarm with dual gascharged shock absorbers
Wheel travel, F / R ....... 150 / 87 mm
Tyre, F / R..................... 130/70 17 / 170/60R 17
Brake, F ........................ 320 mm dual discs with radial mount 4-piston calipers
Brake, R........................ 300 mm disc with dual piston caliper
L x W x H ...................... 2,410 x 850 x 1,100 mm
Wheelbase ................... 1,705 mm
Seat height................... 700 mm
Fuel capacity ............... 17 L
Dry weight.................... 290 kg
Colours......................... Ebony

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With the 2008MY VN2000 Classic, Kawasaki’s flagship cruiser receives a makeover taking its best features and recasting them in a timeless, classic style.

Producing massive amounts of power and torque, the VN2000 Classic is not only the world’s largest displacement mass production V-Twin – bold gracefully tapered cylinders accentuated by long pushrod tubes and curvaceously shaped engine covers mean its power plant is one of the best-looking V-Twin engines in the industry.
Emissions are even cleaner now thanks to updates that enable the VN2000 Classic to meet strict Euro-III regulations.

The “stretched” low-and-long chassis is just as impressive in its own way. From the sculpted contours of the tank and fenders to the deeply chromed details, every element expresses the high quality, superb comfort and feeling of trustworthiness customers expect from a flagship machine. A classic-style cruiser headlamp enhances the timeless lines of the bike while simultaneously conveying an image distinct from the initial VN2000.

Other differences from the VN2000 include:
• Buckhorn-style handlebar bend for increased rider comfort.
• Thicker, reshaped passenger seat for enhanced pillion comfort.
• Etched insignia on right-side airbox cover.
• Distinctive new speedometer face.
• Ignition key located on top of the fuel tank.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin
Displacement 2,053 cm3
Bore x stroke 103.0 x 123.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve/Induction system OHV, 4 valves per cylinder
Maximum power TBA
Maximum torque TBA
Fuel system Fuel injection: φ46 mm x 2
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission 5-speed, return
Final Drive Belt
Primary reduction ratio 1.500 (48/32)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.550 (51/20)
Gear ratios: 2nd 1.629 (44/27)
Gear ratios: 3rd 1.218 (39/32)
Gear ratios: 4th 0.939 (31/33)
Gear ratios: 5th 0.729 (27/37)
Final reduction ratio 2.454 (48/44 x 72/32)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail 32º/182 mm
Suspension, front 49 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear Swingarm with mono-shock (non-link type).
Rebound damping: 8-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
Wheel travel, front 150 mm
Wheel travel, rear 100 mm
Tyre, front 150/80R16M/C (71V)
Tyre, rear 200/60R16M/C (79V)
Brakes, front Dual 300 mm discs.
Calliper: Dual 4-piston
Brakes, rear Single 320 mm disc.
Calliper: Twin-piston.
Steering angle, left / right 37º / 37º
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,535 mm x 1,025/1,155 mm x 1,735 mm
Wheelbase 135 mm
Ground Clearance 680 mm
Fuel capacity 21 litres
Dry weight 340 kg
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) n/a
Complies to EU emission limit -