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Kawasaki VN900 Classic S.E. (2016)

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Kawasaki VN900 Classic S.E. (2016)

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 2016 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic S.E. is a motorcycle with a four stroke V-Twin engine and a capacity of 903cc. It has a liquid cooling system, fuel injection, and a digital ignition. The maximum power output is 37kW or 50 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 78 Nm or 8.0 kg-fm. The clutch is wet multi-disc and the transmission has five speeds. The motorcycle has a double-cradle steel frame, and front suspension consists of a 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload. The bike has single 300mm disc front brakes and a single 270mm disc with 2 piston caliper rear brakes. The front and rear tires are 130/90 -16 and 180/70 -15 respectively, with a rake of 32 degrees and a trail of 160 mm. The dimensions of the vehicle are Length 2465 mm, Width 1005 mm, and Height 1065 mm, with a wheelbase of 1645 mm and a seat height of 680 mm. The motorcycle weighs 281 kg and has a fuel capacity of 20 liters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic S.E.

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2016
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.