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2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Classic

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2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Classic

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2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Classic Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $10,599.00
Dealers Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty  12
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  SOHC
Bore (mm/in)  102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)  95 / 3.74
Displacement (cc/ci)  1552 / 94.7
Compression Ratio  9:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  36
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Tire Width  130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Width  170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  170/70 R16
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.8 / 300
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  3.7 / 94
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Air Adjustable  Yes
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  8.22
Width (in/mm)  40.9 / 1038.9
Height (in/mm)  44.5 / 1130.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)  66.1 / 1678.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.1 / 130
Length (ft/ft)  8
Length (ft/in)  3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  675 / 306.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.3
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.4 / 696
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Side Cover  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2003
NADATrimID  22386
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Storage:  
Lockable Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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Fantastic Bike!!!!!
By Biff Pritt(Owner), Mar. 19, 2009
Got rid of my Fat Boy about 5 years ago and wanted to get back into riding this year so I picked this up from a dealer in San Antonio initally because of the cost. This is my first Jap cruiser (had Ninja's and GSX-Rs when teenage) and I haven't been disappointed in the least bit. Fantastic power, ... Read Full Review

 

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VN1600 Classic
By D. Orr(Owner), Sep. 15, 2008
Pluses...Smooth engine (gear driven counter balancer)

Soulful exhaust note, even with stock pipes.

Rock solid stability in the corners.

Great fit and finish.

Ease of maintenance due to hydraulic valve lash adjusters, spin-on oil filter and shaft drive.

Seat comfort is ok.

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