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Model Type
Standard
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$8,899
MSRP
$13,049
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1977
Introduction Year
2006
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Z 1000
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 2000 Classic
Year
2008
Year
2008
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
72.8 / 98.7
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
141 / 191.2
Torque RPM
8200
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
77.2 / 3.04
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Stroke (mm/in)
50.9 / 2.01
Stroke (mm/in)
123.2 / 4.85
Displacement (cc/ci)
953 / 58.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
2053 / 125.3
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
113.9 / 85
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
5000
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/60 R16
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 205
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.86
Length (ft)
8.32
Width (in/mm)
30.7 / 779.8
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Height (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Height (in/mm)
45.5 / 1155.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.9 / 1445.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.3 / 1734.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
10.3
Length (ft/in)
3.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
451.9 / 205
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
750 / 340.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.9 / 18.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.11
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.74
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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