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Cycle News 2004 04 28

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IGGEST PRODUCTION V-TWIN IN HISTORY. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM A sophisticated di gita l fuel injection system with large 46mm throttle bodies fitted with dual throttle valves adds to the huge torque developed by the world 's biggest production V-Tw in powerplant. HUGE SINGLE·PIN CRANKSHAFT What makes the Vulcan 2000 sound so distinctive at id le and produce an unmistakable V-Twin throbbing pulse you can feel to your bones is its sing le-pin crankshaft design. The 52-degree V-Twin's two huge connecting rods are mounted to a single crank pin, yet the huge 2,053cc engine is engineered to deliver a smooth ride thanks to two primary balance rs p lus heavy 220mm diameter fl ywheels taming the pr imeval forces generated by the giant cylinders. MASSIVE CYLINDERS At 125 cubic inches total displacement, each bore measures over 4 inches in w idth while the stroke is nearly 5 inc hes for each up and down movement. In the world of bigger is best. there's no replacement for disp lacement. ii!!~~ 0 TWIN EXHAUST PIPES Twin balance pipes in th e exhau st improve efficienc y while an integrated er reduces exhaust emi ssions. catalyz- HARD-TAIL LOOK The tria ng ular shap e of the sw ingarm makes for a hard-tail loo king rear end . A huge single adjus table rear shock resides behind t he engine under the seat for a clean customi zed look. LOW SEAT HEIGHT At a hair under 27 inches from the ground, the seat height is low enough to feel like you're g liding over the pavement. T he seat feat ures a comfortable bucket-sty le scoo p for ridi ng comfort. e The headlight features triple projector-lenses, a conventional bulb and an HEADLIGHT nam ic cover for a strong and unmistakable new look. aerod y-

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