How many gears does a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan have?
five gears
Kawasaki says the Vulcan will “accelerate harder in any one of its five gears than any other V-twin cruiser on the market.” Hmmm. Yes, it makes more torque on our impartial rear-wheel dyno (121.4 foot pounds at 3250 rpm) than any other bike we’ve tested, V-twin or not.
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.
When to change drive pulley on Kawasaki Vulcan?
Drive pulley problems usually occur between 2,000 miles and 9,000 miles on the Vulcan 900. Swapping out the belt for a new one can work, but the tension must be just right when installing the new drive belt. So it is recommended to have a mechanic or dealership deal with the installation.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan a belt drive bike?
The Vulcan 2000 is the first belt-drive Kawasaki in more than 20 years. Performance is of little consequence if a bike isn’t civil, but civility is the 2000’s middle name. Despite having two coffee can-sized pistons slogging around inside, paired counterbalancers and front rubber engine mounts assure that no annoying vibration reaches the rider.
What kind of clutch does a Vulcan 2000 need?
Kawi’s Vulcan 2000 offers big, man-sized levers and requires a man-sized pull on the clutch. An hour’s worth of miles in heavy traffic, or backroads where frequent shifting is required, and your left hand will eventually tire-unless you have a grip like California’s new Governator.
What’s the top speed of a Kawasaki Vulcan?
This might be because of the great handling and the power of the engine. The Kawasaki Vulcan S model has a steady crop of Kawasaki cruiser fans. It puts out a maximum of 6600 RPM at 63Nm, and all that power comes to a smooth stop with an improved braking system. Most owners of the new Vulcan S model from Kawasaki brag about its stopping power.
What to do if you have a problem with your Kawasaki Vulcan?
If the problem seems to be battery-related, a replacement battery or charging it properly will usually alleviate the problem on the Vulcans. If the problem seems to be deeper, pointing to issues with the stator and rectifier/regulator, it’s best to take the Vulcan into a Kawasaki dealership.
How long has the Kawasaki Vulcan been in development?
The Vulcan 2000 was three and a half years in development, designed from the start to be the biggest production V-twin–King of the Cruisers, as Kawasaki puts it. But this would entail much more than a bore and stroke job on an existing engine. The Vulcan is all new, from stem to stern.
Drive pulley problems usually occur between 2,000 miles and 9,000 miles on the Vulcan 900. Swapping out the belt for a new one can work, but the tension must be just right when installing the new drive belt. So it is recommended to have a mechanic or dealership deal with the installation.