| 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 new | US$ 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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