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Cycle News 2004 05 05

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IGGEST PRODUCTION V-TWIN IN HISTORY. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM A sophisticated digital fuel injection system w ith large 46mm thrott le bodies fitted with dual throttle valves adds to the huge torque developed by the world's biggest production V-Twin pow erplant. HUGE SINGLE-PIN CRANKSHAFT What makes the Vulcan 2000 sound so distinctive at idle and produce an unmistakable V-Twin throbbing pu lse you can feel to your bones is its single-pin crankshaft design . The 52-degree V-Twin's two huge conne cting rods are mounted to a single crank pin, yet the huge 2,053cc eng ine is engineered to deliver a smooth ride than ks to two primary balancers plus hea vy 220mm diameter f lywheels taming the primeva l forces generated by the giant cylinders . MASSIVE CYLINDERS At 125 cubic inches total displacement, each bore measures over 4 inches in width wh ile the stroke is nearly 5 inches for each up and down movement. In the world of bigger is best, there's no replacement for displacement. ii!!iiiiiiiiiii~ 0 TWIN EXHAUST PIPES Twin balance pipes in the exhaust im prove effic iency whi le an integrated er reduces exhaust emissions. catalyz- HARD-TAIL LOOK The tri angula r shape of the swingarm makes for a hard-tail look ing rear end. A huge single adju stable rear shock resides behind the engine under the seat for a clean customized look. LOW SEAT HEIGHT At a hair unde r 27 inches from the g round, the seat height is low enoug h to feel like you 're glid ing over the pavem ent . The seat features a com fo rt able bucket-sty le scoop for rid ing comfort. e The headlight features tr iple projector-lenses, a conventional bulb and an HEADLIGHT namic cover for a strong and unmistakable new look. aerody-

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