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Kawasaki VN900 Classic (2012-13)

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Kawasaki VN900 Classic (2012-13)

At a glance

Capacity
903 cc / 49 cu-in
Power
37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm
Seat height
680 mm / 26.8 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic is a motorcycle with a four stroke V-Twin engine and a capacity of 903cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, fuel injection, and digital ignition, providing a maximum power of 37kW and a maximum torque of 78Nm. The motorcycle has a wet multi-disc, manual clutch, and a 5-speed transmission with primary reduction ratio of 2.184 (83/38) and a final drive belt. Its frame is made of double-cradle steel, and it has 41mm telescopic fork front suspension with 7-way preload and a Uni-Trak rear suspension with 7-way adjustable preload. The motorcycle features single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper front brakes and single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper rear brakes. It has a front tyre of 130/90 -16 and a rear tyre of 180/70 -15, and its overall dimensions are length 2465 mm / 97.1 in width 1005 mm / 39.6 in height 1065 mm / 41.9 in. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1645 mm / 64.8 in, a seat height of 680 mm / 26.8 in, and a wet weight of 281 kg / 620 lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 20 litres / 5.3 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2012 – 13
EngineFour stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity903 cc / 49 cu-in
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio9.5:1
InductionFuel injection: ~A, 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
IgnitionDigital
StartingElectric
Max Power37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm
Max Torque78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
Transmission5 Speed
Primary Reduction Ratio2.184 (83/38)
Final DriveBelt
Gear Ratiost 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27)
FrameDouble-cradle, steel
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload
Front Wheel Travel150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel103 mm / 4.1 in
Front BrakesSingle 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 270mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre130/90 -16
Rear Tyre180/70 -15
Rake32 degrees
Trail160 mm / 6.3 in
Steering AngleLeft 38 degrees / Right 38 degrees
DimensionsLength 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in
Wheelbase1645 mm / 64.8 in
Seat Height680 mm / 26.8 in
Wet Weight281 kg / 620 lbs
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.