Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SE
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SE | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2013 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | 4-stroke V-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9:5:1 |
| Horsepower | 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 5700RPM |
| Torque | 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 3500RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI, dual 34 mm throttle bodies |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, return, constant mesh Final Drive: kevlar belt |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: single 300 mm disc Rear: single 270 mm hydraulic disc |
| Front Tire | 80/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 180/70-15 |
| Wheelbase | 64.8 inches (1646 mm) |
| Length | 94.69 inches (2405 mm) |
| Width | 35.2 inches (894 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.01 inches (686 mm) |
| Weight | 277.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SE was a 4-stroke V-twin Classic motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2013. Max torque was 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 5700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 903.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, return, constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 80/90-21 front tire and a 180/70-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 300 mm disc in the front and a single 270 mm hydraulic disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload. The wheelbase was 64.8 inches (1646 mm) long.
2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SE[edit | edit source]
For those who desire a more flamboyant bike but without dismissing the sweet retro-ish attire, the 2013 MY Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SE is a sound choice. At its core, it shares the engineering and technology with the same model year Vulcan 900 Custom, but with more modern and aggressive colors and accents to stress out the Special Edition character.
Features worth mentioning are the chromed headlamp, a front fender that arches around almost half of the wheel, wide, easy-to-turn handlebars, forward-mounted footpegs, a one-piece style seat and a standard toe-operated shift lever.
The Japanese have once again made available to riders everywhere a custom-looking motorcycle with the price tag of a mass-produced one.