General information |
Model
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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic |
Year model
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2008 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
|
3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
|
903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
|
V2, four-stroke |
Torque
|
82.4 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.8 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM |
Top speed
|
160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
Compression
|
9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Injection |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Belt (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
|
32.0° |
Trail
|
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Front suspension
|
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
|
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Uni-Track® swingarm |
Rear wheel travel
|
104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Front tire
|
130/90-16 |
Rear tire
|
180/70-15 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
272 mm (10.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
272 mm (10.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
253.1 kg (557.9 pounds) |
Seat height
|
681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1064 mm (41.9 inches) |
Overall length
|
2464 mm (97.0 inches) |
Overall width
|
1006 mm (39.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1646 mm (64.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Ebony, Candy Cardinal Red, Candy Caribbean Blue, Metallic Titanium |
Starter
|
Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 10W-40 |
Belt width
|
14 mm |
Tire pressure front
|
28 PSI (1.9 Bar or 193 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
|
32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 221 kPa) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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