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Cycle News 2004 06 09

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IGGEST PRODUCTION V-TWIN IN HISTORY. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM A sophisticated digital 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-Twin powerpl ant. HUGE SINGLE·PIN CRANKSHAFT What makes the Vulcan 2000 sound so distinctive at idle and produce an unmistakable V-Twin throbbing pulse you can feel to your bones is its single-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 eng ine is engineered to deliver a sm ooth ride thanks to two primary ba lancers plus heavy 220mm diameter f lywheels taming the prim eval force s generated by the giant cylinders. MASSIVE CYLINDERS At 125 cubic inches to tal displacement, each bo re measures over 4 inches in width w hile the stroke is nearly 5 inches for each up and down movement. In the w orld of bigger is best, there's no replacement for disp lacement. ii!iiiiii-~ . TWIN EXHAUST PIPES Twin balance pipes in the exhaust improve efficiency wh ile an integrated er reduces exhaust emissions. catalyz- HARD -TAIL LOOK The tr iangular shape of the swingarm makes fo r a hard-tail look ing rear end. A huge single adjustab le rear shoc k resides behind the engi ne under the seat fo r 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 gliding over the pavement. The seat features a comfortable bucket-style scoop for rid ing comfort. • HEADLIGHT The headlight features triple projector-lenses, a conventional bulb and an namic cover for a strong and unmistakab le new loo k. aerody-

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