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