KAWASAKI VN II - A SPORTY CRUISER THAT'S TORQUE OF THE TOWN

The new VN II is Kawasaki's innovative effort to make cruisers more sporty. With all the looks and size of its bigger sibblings - The Vuclan, the VN II is powered by a 250cc liquid cooled V-Twin torquey engine that packs enough punch and power to make cruising through the twisty country road a breeze and traffic lights to traffic lights dash in the city effortless. The VN II’s low comfortable seating position, the unusually wide rear tyre, chromed engine and fuel tank mounted meter all add to its classic easy rider character.

The flare style exhaust and dragster style handle bars give the VN II a sportier appearance than most cruisers, will appeal to both the young and the young at heart. Specially tuned for low-end and mid-range torque, the VN II packs more than enough power to surprise even the most seasoned biker. Weighing in at just 171kg makes the VN II highly maneuverable and easy to ride amongst the city's congested roads

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Features

Awesome Big Bike LooksThis easy to ride 250cc motorcycle has all the size and presence you'd expect of a much larger capacity motorcycle.

Smooth, Controllable PowerThe 249cm3 liquid-cooled, 90 degree V-Twin engine has been specially tuned for smooth low and mid-range power and torque, making it ideal for cruising and city riding.

Six-Speed TransmissionSix-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising.

Awesome Stopping PowerA twin-piston caliper front disc brake provides quick, sure stops. The disc is drilled for better cooling and reduced unsprung weight.

Flare Style ExhaustThe sporty straight-flow exhaust system has been designed to further boost the VN II's low and mid-range power.

Kawa Seals the 250 Market

While other main players are focusing on the kapchai market, Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (KMSB) wants to

continue heading the above 250cc market.The new VN II seals that segment for KMSB.Currently, KMSB's Ninja 250

is already controlling the market (although its best selling model is the ER6-N) with total combined sales figure of

around 3,500 units last year.This year, KMSB is targeting a five per cent increase, which we think is a modest amount

as the VN II we test rode last weekend should garner a lot of interest and surely, a lot of sales.

VN,

refers to Kawasaki's cruiser line, the Vulcan, while the Roman number II means the engine is a V-twin unit.That V-

twin is a totally new engine, the smallest in the Kawasaki family, and is used solely for this model.The VN II was a

Japan only model, but Kawasaki has stopped sales there and handed it over to KMSB, which makes Malaysia the

only producer of this model in the world.KMSB replaced the normal launch gambit and instead did a media ride to

Malacca for a night's stay at Equatorial Hotel.

Eight media members including us joined the ride and the route was a mix of the highway and the old road.On the

Kesas highway from the KMSB office in Glenmarie to Sepang, the bike cruised along with a strong pull.We thought

the six-speed tranny has too many ratios for a cruiser. We found that even the sixth gear was a working gear.The

engine definitely felt torquey for a 250 and half clutching it made the bike perform better than the Ninja 250.

The suspension was fair and scrapping your peg

feelers could be done easily, but we think the VN II is taller than the bigger Vulcan 900.After Sepang, we veered off

onto the B-roads, passing Linggi, Port Dickson, Masjid Tanah, Klebang and finally Bandar Hilir.We did a lot of pit

stops - a coconut drink in PD, durian session in Linggi, Leman Dawi cendol in Pedas, dinner in the Portuguese

Settlement and lunch in Seremban.

That kind of travelling was perfect for the little Kawa cruiser.KMSB is selling the VN II at RM25,989 (sales price), but

add RM1,000 and you get the accessories package easily worth more than the asking price.

Specifications

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-twin 249ccMax power: 31hp @ 12,500rpmMax torque: 22.2Nm @

9,500rpmTransmission: 6-speedTyres: 20/89-17 (front); 160/80-15 (rear)Brakes: Single disc (front), drum

(rear)Kerb weight: 187kgPrice: RM25,989 nett

Kawasaki VNII - Vulcan 250V

Tunggangan santai dan juga kembara jarak jauh kian mendapat tempat di hati peminat

motosikal di negara ini. Samada untuk kegunaan hujung minggu atau sebagai

pengangkutan harian ke tempat kerja, genre motosikal kruiser boleh memenuhi kehendak

sebegini. Salah satu siri motosikal kruiser yang tidak asing lagi dalam dunia permotoran

motosikal ialah siri Vulcan yang dikeluarkan Kawasaki. Mula diperkenalkan sejak tahun

1984 lagi, Vulcan terkenal dengan motosikal berenjin dwi-selinder konfigurasi V,

bersesaran 125cc sehinggalah ke model sebesar 2000cc.

Meneruskan legasi Vulcan terkini ialah Vulcan 250 dengan gaya dan penampilan tersendiri.

Model ini ditawarkan Kawasaki Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd sebagai model pemasangan

tempatan (CKD) dan dikuasai enjin dwi-selinder V bersesaran 249cc.

VNII di perkarangan New World Hotel, Genting Highlands

Enjin sejukan cecair ini mempunyai bilah penyejuk menyerupai enjin sejukan udara, dan

mampu menjana 31 kuasa kuda (hp) dengan tork sebanyak 22.2 N-m pada 9,500 pusingan

enjin se minit. Enjin kompak ini menggunapakai profil aci sesondol yang direka khusus

untuk memaksimakan kesan tenaga inertia rodaputar untuk meningkatkan kuasa enjin

pada rpm rendah. Nisbah mampatan yang tinggi iaitu sebanyak 12.0:1 juga meningkatkan

lagi kuasa enjin pada julat operasi enjin yang rendah. Jaket cecair penyejuk yang

mengelilingi enjin ini juga bertindak sebagai peredam bunyi untuk menghasilkan operasi

enjin yang lebih senyap, dan sistem penyejukan cecair membolehkan penetapan suhu enjin

yang lebih sekata, sekali gus mengelakkan kehilangan kuasa yang dialami enjin sejukan

udara apabila suhu enjin melebihi suhu operasi optimum.

Ini juga menghasilkan enjin yang lebih lasak dan tahan lama. Bilah penyejuk pada blok

enjin dan kekotak gear nya dihiasi krom kilat bermutu tinggi yang menyumbang kepada

karektor kruiser motosikal ini.

Hantaran kuasa diagihkan melalui pilihan enam gear untuk disesuaikan dengan kehendak

kuasa pada satu satu masa. Dihubungkan kepada enjin melalui sistem klac basah dengan

plet berbilang, penukaran gear didapati lancar dan tepat, dan mudah di neutralkan apabila

sampai ke persimpangan berlampu isyarat. Ini mampu dicapai dengan mudah melalui

bantuan sistem Carian Neutral Positive (Positive Neutral Finder). Penukaran gear juga

didapati lancar sewaktu tunggang-uji di laluan Ulu Yam - Awana - Genting Highlands,

dengan nisbah gear yang agak tepat bagi kelancaran hantaran kuasa yang diperlukan

sewaktu pendakian curam. Laluan sebegini amat sesuai bagi ujian nisbah gear, kerana

nisbah perbezaan gear yang terlalu jauh antara satu sama lain akan menyebabkan

ngauman enjin yang terlampau apabila rpm enjin meningkat terlalu tinggi bagi memenuhi

permintaan kuasa yang tidak dapat disambut baik oleh gear berikutnya. Julat gear VN II ini

didapati agak tepat untuk hantaran kuasa yang sekata dan lancar, dengan tork yang

mencukupi untuk memacu jentera 171kg ini bagi menghasilkan tunggangan yang

mengujakan sewaktu mendaki pusat peranginan tanah tinggi tersebut.

Kerangka VN II ini adalah dari jenis tiub berbentuk dwi-dukungan, dengan lengan ayun

belakang yang di dokong suspensi konvensional seperti kebanyakan motosikal kruiser.

Bahagian hadapan jentera ini di ampu suspensi cabang teleskopik 41mm, dan dipasang

roda aloi aluminium yang menarik. Konfigurasi kerangka dan suspensi ini menghasilkan

sebuah jentera yang stabil dan mudah dikawal, dengan meklumbalas roda yang baik.

Kawalan kelajuan diyakinkan oleh brek cakera dwi-angkup Tokico di hadapan. Cakera

bertebuk ini dibuat sedemikian bagi penyesaran haba yang lebih baik dan juga

menyumbang kepada pengurangan berat keseluruhan jentera. Roda belakang dibekalkan

brek jenis gelendung untuk melengkapkan sistem pemberhentian jentera ini, yang di dapati

menyakinkan tanpa mengalami kepanasan sewaktu menuruni laluan Genting dan juga

Bukit Tinggi, sebelum menempuh selekoh curam selepas Genting Sempah sebelum pulang

ke ibukota. Tayar hadapan yang bersaiz 120/80-17 dengan gabungan tayar belakang

160/80-15 didapati selesa untuk menangani laluan berliku, malah mampu mengujakan

mereka yang gemar menyeret pemijak kaki.

Beberapa aksesori juga turut ditawarkan bagi mereka yang ingin menambah sentuhan

peribadi kepada jentera ini. Penampan angin hadapan yang dipasang kepada jentera

pandu-uji ini menambahkan lagi penampilan kruiser nya dan membantu menyesarkan

angin ke belakang sewaktu penunggangan laju dan juga pabila hujan. Keselesaan

pembonceng juga mampu ditingkatkan dengan penambahan penyandar belakang yang

digabungkan dengan tapak pengikat barangan. Bar pelindung enjin juga boleh ditambah

bagi menyerlahkan lagi keterampilan VN II anda.

Pelana dwi-aras nya adalah setinggi 690mm, dengan posisi duduk yang agak menegak dan

membolehkan penunggangan seharian tanpa perlu banyak hentian rehat. Maklumat

kelajuan penunggangan boleh di dapati dari meter analog yang terletak di atas tangki

bahanapi. Lampu isyarat dan juga lampu amaran ditempatkan di antara meter kelajuan dan

penutup tangki bahanapi berkunci. Tangki bahanapi ini dikawal tompol pilihan aliran

bahanapi yang terletak di sebelah kiri, dengan suis utama juga berada di sisi yang sama.

Hendal melintang nya cukup lebar untuk kawalan jentera yang mudah, dengan letakduduk

suis kawalan yang mudah dicapai. Lampu utama nya menggunakan mentol kuartz halogen

dengan kuasa suluhan 60W yang selesa untuk penunggangan malam hari yang selamat.

Ekzos berbentuk menirus berhias krom kilat melengkapkan lagi penampilan jentera santai

ini, dengan pemasangan sendeng ke atas.

Secara keseluruhan, VN II ini mampu memenuhi kehendak penunggangan yang selesa dan

menyeronokkan, bagi kegunaan harian ataupun untuk bersantai malam minggu, mahupun

bagi konvoi jarak jauh. Ia mampu memberikan satu gaya hidup yang tersendiri bagi

pemiliknya, disamping menjanjikan sebuah jentera yang selesa dan tahan lasak.

Penggunaan bahanapi di anggar menimatkan dengan satu tangki penuh mampu membawa

penunggangnya melebihi 200km. Bagi mereka yang inginkan penampilan tersendiri dengan

sebuah jentera 250cc, ini merupakan satu lagi keluaran yang perlu dipertimbangkan.

Namun bagi peminat jentera kruiser, tentuya ia merupakan sebuah jentera yang

diidamkam, apalagi bila ianya merupakan sebuah jentera permulaan yang amat mudah

dikendalikan bagi mereka yang kurang berpengalaman dan baru dengan dunia motosikal.

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Spesifikasi VN II

Panjang Keseluruhan 2 355 mm (92.72 in.)

Berat Keseluruhan 775 mm (30.51 in.)

Tinggi Keseluruhan 1,075 mm (42.32 in.)

Tapak 1,620 mm (63.78 in.)

Kelegaan bumi 150 mm (5.91 in.)

Tinggi pelana 690 mm (27.17 in.)

Berat kering 171 kg (377 Ib)

Berat kasar 187 kg (412 Ib)

Kapasiti tangki bahanapi 13.0 L (3.4 US gal)

Radius pusingan minima 3.0 m (9.8 ft)

Enjin 4-lejang, dwi-selinder V90°, DOHC, 4 injap se selinder Sejukan cecair

Gerek dan lejang 62.0 x 41.4 mm (2.44 x 1.63 in.)

Sesaran 249 cm3 (15.2 cu in.)

Nisbah mampatan 12.0 : 1

Kuasa maksima 30.8hp / 23 kW(31.3 PS) @12 500 rpm

Tork maksima 22.2 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.4 ft-lb) @9 500 rpm

Jenis klac cakera basah berbilang

Transmisi: 6-kelajuan, berpanca

Nisbah Gear: Pertama 2.857 (40/14)

Kedua 1.842 (35/19)

Ketiga 1.409 (31/22)

Keempat 1.160 (29/25)

Kelima 1.038 (27/26)

Keenam 0.928 (26/28)

Sistem hantaran akhir: Pacuan rantai

Kerangka Tiub, dwi-dukungan

Saiz Rim: Depan 17 x3.OO

Belakang 15 x4.00

Tayar Depan: Tanpa-tiub 120/80-17 M/C 61S

Tayar Belakang: Tanpa-tiub 160/80-15 M/C74S

Suspensi Depan: Cabang Teleskopik

Pergerakan roda: 150 mm (5.91 in)

Suspensi Belakang: Lengan-ayun

Pergerakan roda: 96mm (3.78 in)

Jenis brek: Depan Cakera

Belakang Gelendung

RM25,989 untuk motosikal standard

RM26,989 dengan aksesori lengkap

VN250 - A Smooth operator

The Vulcan name has been used by Kawasaki to denote their "custom" or "cruiser" type

motorcycles since 1984, using mostly V-twin powered motorcycles ranging from 125cc to

2000cc.

The latest offering Kawasaki is the VN II ; a cruiser bike with attitude and style. The VN II

has a 249cc V-twin, liquid cooled engine. The compact V-twin design has special cam

profiles which is combined with the flywheel effect to boost low end torque. The 12.0:1 high

compression engine generate up to 30.8 horsepower, and delivers 22.2 N-m of torque at

9,500 rpm, enabling smooth low and mid range power delivery. Finning on the cylinders

helps provide an air-cooled image, but the water jacket of the liquid cooling system results

in even running temperatures, eliminating “power fade” on hot days, longer engine life,

and also insulate engine noise for quieter running. It has a 6 speed gearbox with a well-

dispersed ratios to provide ample power for changing riding needs. A gear for every

situation gives better acceleration, and allows engine’s full potential to be utilised. The

traditional "test-track" of Ulu Yam, Awana, Genting Higlands and Bukit Tinggi was

negotiated with comfort and exciting speed. Gear change is smooth throughout, and its

Positive Neutral Finder helps invaluably for shifting into neutral at light stops.

This locally assembled bike is a low rider, with a fairly long wheelbase. It appears to be a

great learner's bike, as it is easy to handle, very forgiving, nimble and a joy to ride. With a

249cc displacement, is of no wonder to be concerned with the engine size on the highway,

but the smooth 6-speed gearbox really helps with highway cruising and has no problem

accelerating above 100-110 km/h, even with a pillion. The wind tends to move it around a

bit due to its cruiser appearance, and it is something which is not unexpected.

Speeds are being kept checked adequately from its front dual-piston caliper which offer

good braking and brake feeling, producing quick, sure stops. The disc is drilled to provide

excellent heat transfer for better cooling and reduced unsprung weight. The brake lever is

adjustable in four stages, to operate the dual-caliper Tokico brakes. The rear end gets a

160mm drum type brake.

The narrow 120/80-17 front tyre with a big beefy 160/80-15 rear tyre complement the VN2

II traditional cruiser styling. Large 41 mm diameter front fork tubes are for precise

handling, and provides good road feedback for feel and control. The cast alloy spoke

wheels augurs well with the bike's looks, and is signatured with the polished chrome,

taper-type exhaust. The seat is comfortable, with a stepped cut for comfort and character.

A relaxed laid-back riding posture allows all-day riding for long journeys. Optional backrest

for your pillion is available as an accessory, so is the front windsheild to keeps the bugs at

bay.

Typical cruiser forward control handlebars complement its overall character, as well as for

ease of handling. The meter is centrally located on the fuel tank, providing information at a

glance, and the fuel tank cap is flush-mounted, blending in to the meter cluster. Switches

on the handlebars are logically located to be within easy reach for better control and

safety,

Riding it around town definitely gets plenty of headturns especially from curious onlookers.

If you like the cruiser style, and are after a tough, reliable motorcycle that looks great and

performs well, then this is a definite contender. Overall, this is a great bike. This is a 250cc

motorcycle that looks more like a 600. This may work great if you need to work within a

250cc engine size restriction, be it due to your official JPJ licensing, or your "ministry of

home-affairs".

Penulis bersama dua buah VNII yang ditunggang-uji pihak media ke Melaka

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Specifications VN250V (VN II)

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length 2 355 mm (92.72 in.)

Overall Width 775 mm (30.51 in.)

Overall Height 1,075 mm (42.32 in.)

Wheelbase 1,620 mm (63.78 in.)

Road Clearance 150 mm (5.91 in.)

Seat Height 690 mm (27.17 in.)

Dry Weight (Mass) 171 kg (377 Ib)

Curb Weight (Mass) 187 kg (412 Ib)

Fuel Tank Capacity 13.0 L (3.4 US gal)

Performance

Minimum Turning Radius 3.0 m (9.8 ft)

Engine

Type 4-stroke, 90° V-2 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Cooling System Liquid-cooled

Bore and Stroke 62.0 x 41.4 mm (2.44 x 1.63 in.)

Displacement 249 cm3 (15.2 cu in.)

Compression Ratio 12.0 : 1

Maximum Horsepower 30.8hp or 23 kW(31.3 PS) @12 500 rpm

Maximum Torque 22.2 N-rn (2.3 kgf-m, 16.4 ft-lb) @9 500 rpm

Fuel System Carburetors, Keihin CVKR 32 x 2

Starting System Electric starter

Ignition System Timing Battery and coil (transistorized)

Advance System Electronically advanced (digital)

Ignition Timing °/rpm BTDC 15°/1 300 ~ BTDC 35°/5 000

Spark plugs NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N

Valve timing:

Inlet:

Open BTDC 32.5°

Close ABDC 67.5

Duration 280°

Exhaust:

Open BBDC 66°

Close ATDC 26°

Duration 272°

Cylinder Numbering Method Front to rear, 1-2

Firing Order 1-2

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil: API SE, SF or SG

Grade API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA

Viscosity SAE10W-40

Capacity 2.1 L (2.2 US qt)

Drive Train

Primary Reduction System:

Type Gear drive

Reduction Ratio 3.440 (86/25)

Clutch Type Wet multi disc

Transmission:

Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Gear Ratios:

1st 2.857 (40/14)

2nd 1.842 (35/19)

3rd 1.409 (31/22)

4th 1.160 (29/25)

5th 1.038 (27/26)

6th 0.928 (26/28)

Final Drive System:

Type Chain drive

Reduction Ratio 2.933 (44/15)

Overall Drive Ratio 9.369 @ top gear

Frame

Type Tubular, double cradle

Caster 35°

Trail 154 mm (6.06 in.)

Rim Size:

Front 17 x3.OO

Rear 15 x4.00

Front Tire:

Type Tubeless

Size 120/80-17 M/C 61S

Rear Tire:

Type Tubeless

Size 160/80-15 M/C74S

Front Suspension:

Type Telescopic fork

Wheel Travel 150 mm (5.91 in.)

Rear Suspension:

Type Swingarm

Wheel Travel 96mm (3.78 in)

Brake Type:

Front Single disc brake

Rear Drum brake

Electrical System

Battery 12 V 6 Ah

Headlight:

Type Semi-sealed beam

Bulb 12 V 60/55 W (quartz-halogen)

Tail/Brake Light 12 V 5/21 W

Alternator:

Type Three-phase AC

Rated Output 16 A/14 V @ 12 000 r/min (rpm)

RM25,989 standard bike base price

RM26,989 fully accessorised

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

A T   8 : 3 8 P M

L A B E L S :   K A W A S A K I V N I I ,   V N 2 5 0 V ,   V U L C A N 2 5 0 ,   V U L C A N 2 5 0 V

7 C O M M E N T S :

Anonymous said...

aku sudah jatuh cintaa....dengan vulcan ini. aku rasa sesuai untuk yang budget

ciput macam aku ni..

July 2, 2009 11:17 PM

Anonymous said...

sebijik macam jaguh....cuma enjin ja yg lain....disk depan

terbalik....hurmmmm.....bagi aku la better amek vulcan 800 classic baru

mariiiiiiiiiiiiiii

July 5, 2009 3:23 AM

Anonymous said...

Motor ni tak ada meter penunjuk minyak petrol. Saya tak selesa la nak bawa

moto ni kalau jalan jauh pasal tak tau minyak cukup lg ke tak. Dan lg susah nak

budget moto ni camana pgunaan minyak dia.

July 7, 2009 2:30 PM

Anonymous said...

Harga yg ditawarkan tu trlalu mahal sebenarnya, untuk sebuah motosikal yang

mempunyai body SAMA seperti Modenas Jaguh atau Kawasaki ELiminator 125.

Sila park side by side dgn Jaguh dan ukur kalau tak percaya. Jika dijual dlm

lingkungan 15k lebih sesuai, lagipun ini CKD, sedangkan Ninja250 pun boleh

dijual lebih murah iaitu sekitar 20k. Harap Kawasaki dapat revise harga kerana

harga ini hanya dapat attract riders baru, rider lama lebih rasa berbaloi beli

cruiser big cc 2nd hand tahun lewat 90an atau awal 2000an yg lebih murah.

November 9, 2009 2:33 PM

Dragonnette said...

Tangkap cinta lah dengan motor ni. Salihin bg komen best giler!!. Nak jual lah

motor yang ada. Biar cc rendah, tapi maintainance tak memeningkan kepala.

Here I come Vulcan VNII...hujung tahun, pasti confirm aku sambar ini motor.

Terus masuk garage bikin american chopper. Nanti boleh join Bike Fest.

November 13, 2009 5:17 PM

Anonymous said...

ada sape2 dah beli vn2? ak da bezakan ngan jaguh & vn2, vn2 besar skit dari

jaguh je. ak nk cari 2nd nye, tp ssh nk cari.

August 9, 2010 3:49 PM

Anonymous said...

Hello bros...Vn2 ni memang superb...I dah pi konvoi a few times ikut

cruiser/superbike lagi besar 900 cc ke atas,takde hal nak follow setakat 130-

140Kmh for 2-3 hours.

Saya nak upgrade VN2 saya..kalu ada sesiapa interested to buy motor saya (May

2010) model,pls email me shanks_tioman@hotmail.com.

Ada full accessores,regular maintained and peak performance.

October 22, 2010 11:21 AM