10-16-2014, 02:27 PM
(10-16-2014, 09:29 AM)the_undecider_imp Wrote:(10-15-2014, 08:12 PM)Randy B_imp Wrote: Not like any Vulcan I have ever seen. And a 650 parallel twin instead of a v-twin? Well...they took it in a different direction for sure.
QuoteOWER
EngineFour-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, parallel twin
Displacement649cc
Bore x Stroke83 x 60mm
Compression ratio10.8:1
Fuel SystemDFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
TransmissionSix-speed with positive neutral finder
Final driveSealed chain
PERFORMANCE
Front suspension / wheel travel41mm telescopic fork / 5.1"
Rear suspension / wheel travelLay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload / 3.2"
Front Tire Size120/70 R18
Rear Tire Size160/60 R17
Front BrakesSingle 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS
Rear BrakesSingle 250mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
Cooling SystemLiquid
DETAILS
Frame TypeHigh-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame
Overall length91"
Overall width34.7"
Overall height43.3"
Seat Height27.8"
Fuel capacity3.7 gallons
Curb Weight498.3 lb**
Ground clearance5.1"
Color ChoicesCandy Lime Green, Pearl Crystal White or Flat Ebony
Warranty12 month Limited Warranty
Kawasaki Protection Plus (optional)12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Not really if you think back a few years. They had the Vulcan 500 which used the Ninja 500 parallel twin. You might also draw some lineage back to the Eliminator.
Not really if you think back a few years. They had the Vulcan 500 which used the Ninja 500 parallel twin. You might also draw some lineage back to the Eliminator.
Yup, I was thinking Eliminator when I saw that it was a parallel twin.
Looks pretty cool in white, but I kind of think it doesn't need the slime green rim highlights in that color.