Kawasaki VN900 Classic
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| Kawasaki VN900 Classic | |
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| Also called | VN900 Classic Special Edition, VN 900 Classic Special Edition, VN 900 Classic |
| Production | 2006 - 2014 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 74.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 48.54 HP (36.2 KW) @ 5700RPM |
| Torque | 57.53 ft/lbs (78.0 Nm) @ 3700RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | digital |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload Rear: uni-trak |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 130/90-m16 |
| Rear Tire | 180/70-m15 |
| Wheelbase | 64.96 inches (1650 mm) |
| Length | 97.05 inches (2465 mm) |
| Width | 39.57 inches (1005 mm) |
| Height | 41.93 inches (1065 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.77 inches (680 mm) |
| Weight | 582.02 pounds (264.0 Kg) (dry), 282.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN900 Classic was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2006 and 2014. Max torque was 57.53 ft/lbs (78.0 Nm) @ 3700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.54 HP (36.2 KW) @ 5700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 74.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 903.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-m16 front tire and a 180/70-m15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak. The VN900 Classic was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 582.02 pounds (264.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 64.96 inches (1650 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
2005 is the first year for the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a middleweight bobber with a retro look but boasting a very modern look. With lush chrome details on the slash-cut mufflers, engine covers and cylinder accents, and a heritage tank-top instrument gauge, the 2005 Kawasaki VN900 Classic boasts an approved iconic design.
Its 903cc V-twin engine offers 54 hp and 82 Nm (more than 60 lb-ft) of torque for a nice ride through the countryside and high-speed highway touring, alike. The wide seat and generous handlebars ensure a good, comfortable riding position and excellent maneuverability, while the low-maintenance belt drive is both dependable and silent. If you're not looking for the huge beasts, the 2005 Kawasaki VN900 Classic is one of the great choices.
2007 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
Following the trend set by the 2005 model, the 2006 Kawasaki VN900 Classic sports a heap of chromed out parts, such as the slash-cut mufflers, engine covers and cylinder accents, and a heritage tank-top instrument gauge. This bike offers a nifty mixture between classic bobber styling and modern technology.
Its 903cc V-twin engine has been tuned down a bit and now produces 50 hp and 78 Nm (under 58 lb-ft) of torque for a nice ride through the countryside and high-speed highway touring, alike. The wide seat and generous handlebars ensure a good, comfortable riding position and excellent maneuverability, while the low-maintenance belt drive is both dependable and silent. The 2006 Kawasaki VN900 Classic is one of the great choices for riders in search of a middleweight bobber.
2008 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
After the initial 2005 model was launched with a 54 hp engine, Kawasaki has subsequently decided to keep the power rating to a round 50 value, and the 2007 VN900 Classic is also one of the tuned-down machines. However, this is the only major change in the series so far, and the 2007 Kawasaki VN900 Classic retains all the nifty features of its ancestors: a ton of chromed parts, such as exhausts, engine covers and cylinder heads, fork and headlight, handlebars and massive instrument cluster loaded on the fuel tank.
Single disc brakes help the rider easily master the 2007 Kawasaki VN900 Classic, while the wide seat and bike ergonomics make sure even long-distance rides will be still comfortable. And with a 20 L (5.3 gal) tank touring is even more fun.
2009 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
The 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Classic is the perfect choice for those looking to ride a bike with such a classic design, yet want all the nifty comfort and dependable technology of modern-era motorcycles. With a time-approved bobber architecture boasting a fat front tire and generous fender, the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Classic proudly displays chromed mufflers and engine, rims and clocks and retro, huge headlight.
The 903cc V-twin delivers 50 hp and reaches 78 Nm (around 58 lb-ft) at 3700 rpm for confident slow turns and strong accelerations, as well. The wide, comfortable seat and generous 20 L (5.3 gal) tanks also make the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Classic a bike well-suitable for touring.
2010 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
The 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Classic boasts a time-approved bobber architecture with a fat front tire and generous fender, and proudly displays chromed mufflers and engine, rims and clocks and a retro, huge headlight.
The 903cc V-twin delivers 50 hp and reaches 78 Nm (around 58 lb-ft) at 3700 rpm for confident slow turns and strong accelerations, as well. The wide, comfortable seat and generous 20 L (5.3 gal) tanks also make the 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Classic a bike well-suitable for touring.
The Uni-Trak rear suspension and 7-way preload setup of the fork make sure you'll be riding smoothly on pretty much any surface, country roads or highways.
2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
The 2010 version of the VN900 Classic is powered by the proven 903cc engine and sports 50 hp and 78 Nm (around 58 lb-ft) at 3700 rpm for confident slow turns and strong accelerations, as well. The wide, comfortable seat and generous 20 L (5.3 gal) tanks also make the 2010 Kawasaki VN900 Classic a bike well-suitable for touring.
This bobber boasts a fat front tire and generous fender, and proudly displays chromed slash-cut mufflers and engine, rims and clocks and a retro, huge headlight. The Uni-Trak rear suspension and 7-way preload setup of the fork make sure you'll be riding smoothly on pretty much any surface, country roads or highways.
2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic[edit | edit source]
The 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic carries on the acclaimed heritage of the 903cc series and offers the same plethora of chromed parts to please the eyes of those looking for motorcycle history-approved design. However, the 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic is loaded with modern-era technology, 7-way adjustable forks, Uni-Trak rear shock, fuel injection engine and all, included.
A wide, generous seat and pulled back handlebars ensure rider comfort even across longer distances, while the multitude of optional accessories can transform the bike in innumerable ways. The V-twin power unit delivers 50 hp and 78 Nm (58 lb-ft), while the 20 L (5.3 gal) fuel tank makes the 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic able to cover hundreds of miles between refueling stops.
2013 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition[edit | edit source]
The 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition retains all the nifty features one meets in the standard models, but offers an eye-candy custom graphics scheme with a sober combination of matte black and chromed parts, accentuated by the white racing stripe and fiery red pinstripe. Chrome was used for the slash-cut pipes, handlebars, rims and headlight bezel.
On the tech side, the 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition is moved around by a 903cc V-twin unit powering a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive and delivering 50 hp and 78 Nm (58 lb-ft) of torque for both confident slow turns and effortless highway speed cruises.