The Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT is a motorcycle that was produced in 2008-09 with a four-stroke V-twin, SOHC, and 4 valve per cylinder engine. The bike has a capacity of 903 cc and a bore x stroke of 88.0 x 74.2 mm. It features a liquid cooling system, fuel injection with dual throttles, and a digital ignition. The bike has a wet multi-disc, manual clutch, and a 5-speed transmission with a final drive belt. The frame is a double-cradle steel design. The suspension includes telescopic forks and Uni-Trak, with the ability to adjust preload. The front and rear brakes are equipped with single discs with 2-piston calipers. The tires are 130/90-16 in the front and 180/70-15 in the rear. The bike has an overall length of 2,465 mm, width of 1005 mm, height of 1480 mm, and a wheelbase of 1645 mm. Its seat height is 680 mm, and the ground clearance is 135 mm. The wet weight of the bike is 298 kg, and the fuel capacity is 20 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT
| Year | 2008 – 09 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | Fuel injection: ~A, 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 Tyre | 130/90 -16 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/70 -15 |
| Dimensions | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wet Weight | 298 kg / 657 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |
