Is a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 fuel injected?
– With its bright silver cylinders, shiny chrome cylinder head and air cleaner covers, the 1600 Classic imparts a strong visual cruiser statement. – The advanced dual 36mm fuel injection throttle bodies and precisely mapped ignition settings offer strong, seamless cruising performance.
What’s the difference between a 2002 and 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Let’s start with the basics. The price is $10,499, or $100 less than the 2002 Classic FI. The Vulcan 1600 Classic is physically bigger than the Vulcan 1500 Classic FI that it replaces. It’s longer and fatter, but lower in the saddle. The 66.7-inch wheelbase dimension puts 1.1 inches more distance between the axles than on the 1500 FI.
When did I get my Kawasaki Vulcan 1600?
WEB EXCLUSIVE – Updated We received our Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 test bike in April, and rather than make readers wait until July to read about it in the magazine, we have posted the test here. We now have a couple thousand miles on our test unit, and will occasionally post updates as we have information to add. We will cut right to the chase.
What’s the difference between a Kawasaki 1500 and 1600 engine?
The 1600 engine makes an impact with more than just sound though. Motorcycle Cruiser’s carefully calibrated editorial hineys indicate that Kawasaki’s claims for a five percent horsepower boost and a ten percent torque increase are pretty close. The engine has a minor but noticeable edge in power over the 1500.
How big is the fuel tank on a Kawasaki Vulcan?
And when you sink into the 26.8-inch-low saddle (a drop of 0.8 inches), you are greeted by a fuel tank that is clearly much wider, thanks in part to an extra quart of capacity. At a claimed 674 pounds (and 746 on our scales, brimming with fuel), Kawasaki says the 1600 is 15 pounds heavier than the 1500 FI.
Let’s start with the basics. The price is $10,499, or $100 less than the 2002 Classic FI. The Vulcan 1600 Classic is physically bigger than the Vulcan 1500 Classic FI that it replaces. It’s longer and fatter, but lower in the saddle. The 66.7-inch wheelbase dimension puts 1.1 inches more distance between the axles than on the 1500 FI.
WEB EXCLUSIVE – Updated We received our Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 test bike in April, and rather than make readers wait until July to read about it in the magazine, we have posted the test here. We now have a couple thousand miles on our test unit, and will occasionally post updates as we have information to add. We will cut right to the chase.
The 1600 engine makes an impact with more than just sound though. Motorcycle Cruiser’s carefully calibrated editorial hineys indicate that Kawasaki’s claims for a five percent horsepower boost and a ten percent torque increase are pretty close. The engine has a minor but noticeable edge in power over the 1500.
And when you sink into the 26.8-inch-low saddle (a drop of 0.8 inches), you are greeted by a fuel tank that is clearly much wider, thanks in part to an extra quart of capacity. At a claimed 674 pounds (and 746 on our scales, brimming with fuel), Kawasaki says the 1600 is 15 pounds heavier than the 1500 FI.