Model(s) covered: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
Kawasaki didn't start the big-bore V-Twin cruiser wars, but they may have just ended it. After touring Santa Barbara County for two days during the Vulcan 2000 media introduction, one thing is clear: Team Green has thrown down the gauntlet and any manufacturer looking to top Kawasaki's latest effort with a bigger, badder cruiser will have to put forth a monumental effort.
Don't be misled by the moniker, the Vulcan 2000 isn't just about size, it's an amalgamation of torque, power, handling, and refinement all packaged into one 790-pound machine.
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