Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan 900: history, specs, pictures
The Kawasaki VN900 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki from 2006 to 2010. Max torque was 57.53 ft/lbs (78.0 Nm) @ 3700 RPM.
'Kawasaki VN900' | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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Also called | Vulcan 900 |
Production | 2006 - 2010 |
Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
Predecessor | Kawasaki VN800A |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 74.2mm |
Torque | 57.53 ft/lbs (78.0 Nm) @ 3700RPM |
Fuel System | injection |
Ignition | tcbi with electronic advance |
Spark Plug | '06-07 |
Battery | YTX12-BS '06-07 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: belt |
Suspension | Front: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: uni-track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. |
Brakes | Front: single disc. twin-piston Rear: single disc. twin-piston |
Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
Rear Tire | 180/70-15 |
Wheelbase | 64.8 inches (1646 mm) |
Length | 94.76 inches (2407 mm) |
Height | 44.09 inches (1120 mm) |
Seat Height | 26.97 inches (685 mm) |
Weight | 548.95 pounds (249.0 Kg) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
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
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 180/70-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. twin-piston in the front and a single disc. twin-piston in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a uni-track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.. The VN900 was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 548.95 pounds (249.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 64.8 inches (1646 mm) long.