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Cycle News 2004 05 12

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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IGGEST PRODUCTION V-TWIN IN HISTORY. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM A soph isticated digital fuel injecti on system w ith large 46mm throttle bodies fitt ed w ith dual throttle valves adds to the hug e torqu e developed by the world 's bigg est production V-Twin powerplant. HUGE SINGLE -PIN CRANKSHAFT What ma kes the Vulcan 2000 sound so dist inctiv e at idle and produce an unm istakable V-Twin throbbing pulse you can feel to your bones is its single-pin crankshaft design. The 52-degree V-Twin's two huge conn ecting 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 balancers plus heavy 220mm d iameter flywheels taming the primeval fo rces generated by the giant cylinders. MASSIVE CYLINDERS At 125 cubic inches total displacement, each bore measures over 4 inches in width while the stroke is nearly 5 inches for each up and down movement. In the world of bigger is best, there's no replacement for disp lacement . . . TWIN EXHAUST PIPES Twin balance pipes in the exhaust improve efficiency while an integrated er reduces exhaust emiss ions. catalyz- HARD-TAIL LOOK The tr iangular shape of the swi ngarm makes for a hard-tail looking rear end. A huge single adjustable rear shock resides behind the engine unde r the seat fo r a clean customized look. LOW SEAT HEIGHT At a hair under 27 inches from the ground, the seat height is low enough to feel like you're gliding over the pavement. The seat features a comfortab le bucket-style scoop for riding comfort. • HEADLIGHT The headlight features triple projector-lenses, a conventional bu lb and an namic cover for a strong and unmistakable new look . aerody-

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