2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic, CLASSIC COOL! - If cruiser coolness can be measured in height and length, the new low-and-long Kawasaki 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic is as cool as it gets. The new king of the Vulcan lineup is a stroked version of the popular Vulcan 1500 Classic ? Kawasaki?s best-selling cruiser. A new engine delivers the kind of low rpm rumble that gets the nod from serious cruiser riders. A new frame with a longer wheelbase and a lower seat height houses the engine and is the basis for this new American classic. The new flagship cruiser?s great performance and attention to detail will appeal even to non-cruiser riders. But it?s the true cruiser aficionado who?ll be lusting after this long, low, lean Vulcan machine.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad, COMING SOON! - POPULAR VULCAN 1600 NOMAD MAKES GETAWAYS AN EASY RIDE FOR TWO When Kawasaki increased passenger comfort and added additional chrome to its 2005 Vulcan 1600 Nomad ? as if the extra engine displacement wasn?t enough ? it was pleased by rider response to this elegant cruiser. The attractive and well-equipped Nomad returns to the line-up in 2006 in both two-tone dress and in ?basic black? and brings with it that same promise of the beckoning open road. Its 95ci V-twin engine not only smoothes out backroads and highways, but produces enough torque to gain a new appreciation for a well-outfitted cruiser. The engine features a single overhead cam and four valves per cylinder. Hydraulic valve lash adjusters automatically maintain valve clearance for smooth engine performance, reduced noise and reduced maintenance, while automatic cam chain tensioners keep cam timing accurate with virtually no maintenance. The digital fuel injection system feeds each cylinder the appropriate fuel mixture through dual 36mm throttle bodies. A separate intake tract for each throttle body provides smooth engine operation, and the top of each injector contains four small nozzles, with two aimed at each intake valve. A 16-bit electronic engine control unit (ECU) features programming tailored specifically for the Nomad?s fuel injection system. Using readings from various sensors, it monitors engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature, atmospheric pressure, intake air pressure and throttle position to adjust the amount of fuel injected. Attention to these engineering details provides the 1600 Nomad with the best balance of power and performance, so the rider has an abundance of torque for any riding condition. Large engine mounts and a gear-driven engine counter balancer reduce handlebar and floorboard vibration, yet these features do not interfere with the engine?s distinctive V-twin rumble or power-pulse feeling from its single-pin crankshaft. The 1600 Nomad?s steering geometry is designed so that the motorcycle feels more neutral at low speeds, as when maneuvering in parking lots. The 1600 Nomad is endowed with chrome and comfort features: Chrome engine guards are standard and a thick passenger seat includes a backrest and aluminum grab bars. Floorboards for the passenger combine to make long-distance rides more comfortable and pleasurable. Self-canceling turn signals, 5.3-gallon fuel tank, topped by an elegant electronic speedometer and LED odometer/tripmeter display let Nomad owners fully enjoy their ride. Streamlined hard saddlebags provide generous storage for those hard-to-resist overnight rides. Plus, standard features such as an adjustable windshield, plush air-assisted rear suspens
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak, COMING SOON - No cruiser has ever displayed more "bad boy" attitude than the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak motorcycle ? except the newer 2004 Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak. The 2004 Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak has all the long, low, hot-rod-inspired styling and sportbike handling of its predecessor, but its large 1,552cc V-twin engine packs a bigger punch. New pistons and modified cams improve performance for low rpm starts and mid-range bursts for those all-too-rare passing lanes. And since looking good is as important as performance, Kawasaki gave the new 1600 Mean Streak some extra grooming, including new valve covers and reshaped cooling fins. To give the 1600 Mean Streak more power, piston stroke has been increased by 5mm, boosting displacement from 1,470 to 1,552cc. Cam angle, lift and valve timing are also changed to improve low- and mid-rpm performance.
