Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 277.1 kg (610.8 pounds)
Seat height 686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overall length 2405 mm (94.7 inches)
Overall width 894 mm (35.2 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1646 mm (64.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Frame type Double-cradle, steel
Rake (fork angle) 33.0°
Trail 183 mm (7.2 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 104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front tire 80/90-21
Rear tire 180/70-15
Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter 272 mm (10.7 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic.
Diameter 242 mm (9.5 inches)
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
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