VN2000-LTD · ~2004–2006

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited

A premium, blacked-out / extra-chrome special edition.

Best for: Collectors and buyers after a distinctive premium finish; verify exactly what the specific bike includes.

Standard equipment

Windshield
Not confirmed
Saddlebags / luggage
Not confirmed
Passenger floorboards
Not confirmed
Passenger backrest / sissy bar
Not confirmed
Studded touring seat
Not confirmed
Premium chrome / paint
Standard

What this trim adds

  • Premium paint and finish package
  • Additional chrome and trim

Weight: Comparable to the base bike unless fitted with extra touring hardware.

Core specifications

Engine and chassis are common across the whole 2004–2010 range.

Engine type
4-stroke, liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Displacement
2053 cc
Maximum power
87 kW @ 5000 rpm — claimed(≈76 kW @ 4800 rpm — measured)
Maximum torque
191 N·m @ 3000 rpm — claimed(≈177 N·m @ 3200 rpm — measured)
Transmission
5-speed, constant mesh
Final drive
Belt (carbon-fibre reinforced)
Seat height
680 mm
Fuel capacity
20.8 L
Dry weight
332 kg

Buying this trim — what to check

  • Documentation is sparse — confirm the exact equipment against a period brochure or the VIN before paying a premium.
  • As an early-build bike, apply the same charging-connector and battery checks as the base model.

✓ standard · ○ optional / some years · — not fitted · ? not confirmed. VN 2000 Compendium · independent reference · not affiliated with Kawasaki. Verify safety-critical figures against the factory service manual.