Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 282.0 kg (621.7 pounds)
Seat height 680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1064 mm (41.9 inches)
Overall length 2464 mm (97.0 inches)
Overall width 1006 mm (39.6 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1646 mm (64.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Frame type Double-cradle, steel
Rake (fork angle) 32.0°
Trail 160 mm (6.3 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 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 180/70-15
Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheels Wire spoked wheels
Displacement 903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details 52° V-twin
Power 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. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Driveline Kevlar-reinforced belt