2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2018


2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
Wide drag bars enable plenty of leverage from the comfortable and roomy one-piece seat, and forward-mounted footpegs complete the relaxed riding stance

General information
Model name Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
Model year 2018
Category Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 8499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.5  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details 52° V-twin
Power output 48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 5700 RPM
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. DFI® 34mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Driveline Kevlar-reinforced belt
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double-cradle, steel
Rake (fork angle) 33.0°
Trail 183 mm (7.2 inches)
Front suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Rear wheel travel 104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front tire 80/90-21
Rear tire 180/70-15
Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter 272 mm (10.7 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter 242 mm (9.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 277.1 kg (610.8 pounds)
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)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1646 mm (64.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 12 Months Limited
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