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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition |
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Model year
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2017 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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52° V-twin |
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Power output
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48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 5700 RPM |
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Torque
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78.9 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 58.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
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Compression
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9.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet multi-disc |
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Driveline
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Kevlar-reinforced belt |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double-cradle, steel |
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Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
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Trail
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160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
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Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload |
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Rear wheel travel
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100 mm (3.9 inches) |
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Front tire
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130/90-16 |
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Rear tire
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180/70-15 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
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Wheels
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Wire spoked wheels |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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282.0 kg (621.7 pounds) |
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Seat height
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680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1064 mm (41.9 inches) |
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Overall length
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2464 mm (97.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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1006 mm (39.6 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1646 mm (64.8 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Pearl flat Crystal White |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Factory warranty
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12 Month Limited Warranty |
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Further information |
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