Identification Model Type Cruiser MSRP $10,599 Generic Type (Primary) Cruiser Manufacturer Country Japan Introduction Year 2003 Parent Company Kawasaki Display Name Vulcan(R) 1600 Classic Year 2005 Make Kawasaki Engine Engine Type V Twin Cylinders 2 Engine Stroke 4-Stroke Cooling Liquid Valves 8 Valves Per Cylinder 4 Valve Configuration SOHC Bore (mm/in) 102 / 4.02 Stroke (mm/in) 95 / 3.74 Displacement (cc/ci) 1552 / 94.7 Compression Ratio 9:1 Starter Electric Fuel Requirements Regular Fuel Type Gas Fuel Injector Yes Fuel Injector Size (mm) 36 Carburetor No Carburetion Type Fuel Injected Transmission Transmission Type Manual Number Of Speeds 5 Overdrive Yes Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) Shaft Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5) 2.5 / 1.59 / 1.19 / 0.97 / 0.78 Reverse No Final Drive Ratio 2.62