Model(s) covered: 2004 Kawasaki VN 1600 Vulcan Classic
Redesigning a motorcycle is a costly proposition for any manufacturer, especially for some of the smaller companies like Kawasaki, so changes usually come in the form of a few tweaks and improvements here and there every few years. The Vulcan 1600 Classic, which replaced the fuel-injected 1500 Classic FI in 2003, couldn't be described as a totally new motorcycle. But there were so many upgrades and enhancements that it certainly goes way beyond the typical evolutionary cycle of improvements.
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