Are Kawasaki Vulcan fuel-injected?
Who knows what’s to come? The Vulcan 1700 line (except for the Voyagers and Vaqueros) featured a 1,700 cc 52-degree SOHC liquid-cooled fuel-injected V-twin engine with a six-speed transmission. The tour motorcycles also came with a ride-by-wire throttle, hard saddlebags, and a windshield.
What was the first year of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
The first model year for the Vulcan 1500 Classic FI was 2000, the VN1500-N1. That year Kawasaki also made the carborated classic, the VN1500-E3. For 2002, the FI was VN1500-N2 and the carborated was VN1500-E4.
Are there any problems with the Kawasaki Vulcan?
Most of the problems on the Kawasaki Vulcan models that have to do with the regulator/rectifier will mask themselves as battery issues. This particular problem with the stator is apparent on the Vulcan 800 Classic, Vulcan 750, Vulcan 900 models. Stators are generally in charge of the charging system on a bike.
Why is the Kawasaki Vulcan called the classic Fi?
Although the main selling point of the new Fi Vulcan is its fuel-injection system that is supposed to improve power and throttle response (that’s why it’s called the Classic Fi ), Kawasaki has made a few other changes. The end result is a bike that Kawasaki hopes will travel longer, stronger and look better than its carbureted brother.
What’s the ECU on a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
The ECU is programmed for the Classic and optimized for cruising as opposed to the touring duty of the new Nomad FI. It has a plug that allows technicians to diagnose problems. Instead of the original Classic’s 40mm carb, this bike draws breath through a pair of 38mm throttle bodies.
The first model year for the Vulcan 1500 Classic FI was 2000, the VN1500-N1. That year Kawasaki also made the carborated classic, the VN1500-E3. For 2002, the FI was VN1500-N2 and the carborated was VN1500-E4.
Most of the problems on the Kawasaki Vulcan models that have to do with the regulator/rectifier will mask themselves as battery issues. This particular problem with the stator is apparent on the Vulcan 800 Classic, Vulcan 750, Vulcan 900 models. Stators are generally in charge of the charging system on a bike.
Although the main selling point of the new Fi Vulcan is its fuel-injection system that is supposed to improve power and throttle response (that’s why it’s called the Classic Fi ), Kawasaki has made a few other changes. The end result is a bike that Kawasaki hopes will travel longer, stronger and look better than its carbureted brother.
What’s the compression ratio on a Kawasaki Vulcan?
Since cruiser riders appreciate power as much as the next guy, Kawasaki installed new pistons that bump compression from 8.6:1 to 9.0:1 for a reported 2hp increase along with one additional foot-pound of torque. These changes necessitate the use of at least 90-octane fuel.