The Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom is a 2017-18 motorcycle featuring a four-stroke, V-twin, SOHC engine with a 903cc/49cu-in capacity, 4 valves per cylinder, and liquid cooling system. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and uses fuel injection with dual throttles. It also has a digital ignition and an electric start. The bike’s maximum power is 37 kW/50 hp at 5700 rpm, and its maximum torque is 78 Nm/8.0 kg-fm at 3700 rpm. The bike’s transmission is a 5-speed manual with a wet multi-disc clutch and a final drive belt. Its frame is a double-cradle steel design, and it has a 41mm telescopic fork front suspension and Uni-Trak rear suspension with 7-way preload adjustments. Front and rear brakes are single-disc, and the front/rear tire sizes are 80/90-21 and 180/70-15, respectively. The bike’s dimensions are 2405mm/94.7in (length), 894mm/35.2in (width), and 1120mm/44.1in (height), with a wheelbase measuring 1646mm/64.8in and a seat height of 685mm/27.0in. The bike’s wet weight is 277kg/610.8lbs and its fuel capacity is 20 liters/5.3 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom
| Year | 2017 – 18 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves 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 | 2x 34mm ~A, Fuel injection 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 |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| 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 |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 80/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/70 -15 |
| Dimensions | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1646 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Wet Weight | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
