Kawasaki VN900 Classic (2006-07)

The Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan Classic is a motorcycle model from 2006-07 with a four-stroke V-Twin engine and a capacity of 903 cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The fuel injection is handled by two 34 mm dual throttles. The bike has an electric starting system and a maximum power output of 37 kW at 5700 rpm. The VN900 model has a wet multi-disc clutch and a 5-speed manual transmission with a final drive belt. The bike’s frame is a double-cradle made of steel. The front suspension is telescopic with a 7-way preload and a travel length of 150 mm, and the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak system with 7-way adjustable preload and a travel length of 103 mm. The brake system is handled by single 300 mm front and single 270 mm rear discs with 2 piston calipers. The VN900 has a trail of 160 mm, rake of 32 degrees, and a steering angle of left 38 degrees and right 38 degrees. Its dimensions are a length of 2465 mm, width of 1005 mm, and height of 1065 mm with a wheelbase of 1645 mm. The seat height is 680 mm and the wet weight is 281 kg with a fuel capacity of 20 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic

Year: 2006 – 07
Engine: Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve
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
Rake: 32 degrees
Trail: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Steering Angle: Left 38 degrees / Right 38 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in
Wheelbase: 1645 mm / 64.8 in
Seat Height: 680 mm / 26.8 in
Wet Weight: 281 kg / 620 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.