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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki VN 900 Custom |
Year of manufacture
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2012 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Output
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49.6 HP (36.2 kW)) @ 5700 RPM |
Torque
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78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM |
Compression
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9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet, multiplate |
Emission details
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Euro III |
Exhaust system
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Slash-cut stacked silencers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double-cradle, steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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33.0° |
Trail
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182 mm (7.2 inches) |
Front suspension
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41 mm telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Uni-Trak |
Front tire
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80/90-M21 |
Rear tire
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180/70-M15 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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270 mm (10.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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278.0 kg (612.9 pounds) |
Seat height
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685 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
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2405 mm (94.7 inches) |
Overall width
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895 mm (35.2 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1645 mm (64.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Orange |
Starter
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Electric |
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