| General |
| Comments | - | Optional traction control. |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | - |
| Colours | - | Vivid Black, Baja Orange, Black Denim, Performance Orange, Atlas Silver Metallic |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan | - |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 66.7 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 650 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 25.6 inches |
| Length (mm) | - | 2370 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 93.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 115 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 4.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 690 mm / 26.8 in | 650 mm / 25.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | - | 1695 mm / 66.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in | - |
| Length | 2535 mm / 99.8 in | 2370 mm / 93.3 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 309.8 kg |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 4.97 US quarts |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 4.70 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | - | 18.93 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | - | 5.00 US gallons |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 332 | 296.2 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | - | 683.0 pounds |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 653.0 pounds |
| Dry Weight | 332 kg / 732 lbs | 296.2 kg / 653.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 18.93 litres / 5.00 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | - | 309.8 kg / 683.0 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph | - |
| Max Power | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 4800 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 166.8 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 Revolutions" |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 13.4 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Engine Type | - | V2, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 4.1 x 4.5 inches |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 117.00 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 1917.4 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 103.5 x 114.0 mm |
| CO2 | - | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Displacement | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine |
| Fuel System | - | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 103 x 123.2 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | - |
| Exhaust | - | 2-into-2 staggered; catalyst in muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.1 km/lit | 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies | - |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Final Drive | Belt | Belt (final drive) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.550 (51/20) 2nd 1.630 (44/27) 3rd 1.219 (39/32) 4th 0.939 (31/33) 5th 0.730 (27/37) | - |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | Chain, 34/46 ratio primary drive |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Trail (mm) | - | 145 mm |
| Trail (in.) | - | 5.7 inches |
| Frame Type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | - |
| Suspension - Front | 49 mm telescopic fork. | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment |
| Rake | 32.0° | 34.0° |
| Trail | 182 mm | 145 mm / 5.7 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 100 mm / 3.9 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | 2.14-inch viewable area LCD display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication |
| Lighting system | - | All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp; Incandescent bullets |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single disc. ABS. 4-piston |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc. ABS. 2-piston floating |
| Rims | - | Gloss black, 26-spoke cast aluminum. Michelin Scorcher tires. |
| Tyres - Front | 150/80 R16 | 130/60-B21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/60 R16 | - |