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KawasakiVulcan 900

2013-present · Classic

Power
51hp
@ 5,500 rpm
Torque
79Nm
@ 3,500 rpm
Weight
281kg
wet
Engine
903cc
2 cyl · V-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 8,699

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom cruiser photographed in Carrboro, North Carolina, February 2009 — photo by Ildar Sagdejev (Specious)
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom cruiser photographed in Carrboro, North Carolina, February 2009 — photo by Ildar Sagdejev (Specious) · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is listed for 2006-present, in 4 versions. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2013-present · Classic): 903 cc, 51 hp, 79 Nm, and 281 kg.

Engine

Engine
903cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled, DFI with two 34mm throttle bodies (sub-throttle valves), TCBI electronic-advance ignition, bore x stroke 88.0 x 74.2mm, 9.5:1 compression
Displacement
903 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
V-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
5-speed manual with positive neutral finder, Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive
Gears
5
Final drive
belt

Performance

Power
51 hp
Power (metric)
38 kW
Peak power at
5,500 rpm
Torque
79 Nm
Peak torque at
3,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm Showa telescopic fork, 5.9 in travel
Rear suspension
Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload, 4.1 in travel
Front tire
130/90-16
Rear tire
180/70-15

Brakes

System
Non-ABS hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear
Front
Single 300mm hydraulic disc
Rear
Single 270mm hydraulic disc

Dimensions

Weight
281 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
681 mm
Fuel capacity
20.1 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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Videos

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