Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan Classic
Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan Classic | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2006 - 07 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Ignition | Digital |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Double-cradle, steel |
Suspension | Front: 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload Rear: Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
Brakes | Front: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 130/90 -16 |
Rear Tire | 180/70 -15 |
Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
Seat Height | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
Weight | 281 kg / 620 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal. |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90 -16 front tire and a 180/70 -15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload. The VN900 Vulcan Classic was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal. fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1645 mm / 64.8 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
awasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic
Cruisers make up a hefty chunk of the streetbike market. Dig
deeply into the sales logs and you'll discover that the fastest-growing portion
of this popular category is the 650 to 1100cc metric segment. Kawasaki was
quick to make note of this fact at the introduction of the Vulcan 900 Classic,
launched this past March at the World Center of Cruisingbetter known as Bike
Weekin Daytona Beach, Florida.
Our research has shown that to be successful in this mid-size category, the product has to have great style, be the right size and offer full features at a good value, said Croft Long, Kawasaki's cruiser and watercraft product manager. This explains why the Classic is essentially an all-new motorcycle, a bigger, longer, lower, heavier, more powerful and technically superior take on the long-running Vulcan 800 Classic. The engine, for example, a rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled, sohc, four-valve-per-cylinder, 55-degree V-Twin, has grown in displacement from 805 to 903cc via an 8mm increase in stroke. Sculpted cam-box covers, deeply finned cylinders with stylized power valleys and revised case covers make the engine appear larger than it actually is. Electronic fuel-injection34mm throttle bodies, one injector per cylinderis another welcome change. Keeping with the bigger-is-better theme, the steel frame has a more rigid, larger-diameter, box-section backbone that supports a new gas tank with greater capacity5.3 versus 4.0 gallons. A conventional 41mm fork, hung at a 32-degree angle, is paired with a wire-spoke wheel and 130/90-16 tire. Locating the like-styled rear wheel and the 180/70-15 tire, a triangular-section swingarm provides the appearance of a hardtail, but a single shock adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping is hidden beneath the seat. Two disc brakes, which replace the previous disc/drum combo, measure 300 and 270mm in diameter and are paired with twin-piston calipers. A new, more powerful generator provides an additional 70 watts of juice to run electronic accessories. With thousands of riders jamming Main Street, it was nice to saddle up and head out of town toward St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city. At moderate speeds along scenic coastal highway A1A, the Classic, with its broad handlebar, dished seat and floorboards, was comfortable and handled easily. When the road opened up, the flywheel-heavy engine responded smoothly and willingly to throttle inputs, the catalyzer-equipped, 2-into-2 exhaust system providing a pleasant rumble. While touring-minded riders will likely prefer the $8499 Vulcan 900 Classic LT, which adds a windscreen and leather saddlebags, the $7299 Classic is a lot of motorcycle for the money. Big-bike style at an entry-level price? Sounds like a recipe for cruising success.
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Make Model | Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic |
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Year | 2006 - 07 |
Engine Type | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve |
Displacement | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 9.5:1 |
Induction | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
Ignition | Digital |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Max Torque | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 2.184 (83/38) |
Final Drive | Belt |
Gear Ratio | st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27) |
Frame | Double-cradle, steel |
Front Suspension | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
Rear Wheel Travel | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 130/90 -16 |
Rear Tire | 180/70 -15 |
Rake | 32° |
Trail | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
Steering Angle | Left 38° / Right 38° |
Dimensions | Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
Seat Height | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
Wet Weight | 281 kg / 620 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal. |