The Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic is a 2018 motorcycle with a four-stroke V-twin engine, liquid cooling, and a fuel injection system. It has a capacity of 903cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike produces a maximum power of 50hp at 5700 rpm and 78Nm of torque at 3700 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-disc, manual and it has a 5-speed transmission with belt final drive. The frame is double-cradle, steel with a front suspension of 41mm telescopic fork and rear suspension of Uni-Trak. The front and rear brakes are single 2-piston caliper discs. The tyres are 130/90-16 at the front and 180/70-15 at the rear. The wheelbase is 1645mm, and the seat height is 680mm. The bike has a wet weight of 281kg, fuel capacity of 20 litres, and is 2465mm in length, 1005mm in width and 1065mm in height.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
