2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2009


2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
An authentic blend of cruising comfort and big bike feel, the Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom is sure to turn heads with its stylish front end. This is a motorcycle that any rider would be proud to own, whether journeying through the backroads, cruising through town, or parked at the local biker hangout

General information
Model name Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
Year of manufacture 2009
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 7699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.9  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
Output 49.6 HP (36.2 kW))
Torque 78.9 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 58.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
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 Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double-cradle,
Rake (fork angle) 32.0°
Trail 183 mm (7.2 inches)
Front suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension Uni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
Rear wheel travel 103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front tire 80/90-21
Rear tire 180/70-15
Front brakes Single disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 277.1 kg (610.8 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.1791 HP/kg
Seat height 686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overall length 2405 mm (94.7 inches)
Overall width 894 mm (35.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1646 mm (64.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Candy Burnt Orange, Special Edition Ebony, Metallic Green
Starter Electric
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