2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
Year
2008
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
55.10 cubic inches (903.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
-
Torque
60.81 pound-foot/lbf-ft (82.44 Nm / 8.41 kgf-m) at 3700 RPM
Compression
9.5:1
Bore x stroke
5.37 x 4.53 inches (88.0 x 74.2 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Belt
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
160.0 kmh (99.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
32.0°
Trail
9.76 inches (160.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
9.14 inches (149.9 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.35 inches (104.1 mm)
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
180/70-15
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
16.60 inches (272.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.60 inches (272.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
557.9 pounds (253.1 kg)
Seat height
41.5 inches (681 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 inches (1645 mm)
Overall length
150.3 inches (2463 mm)
Overall width
61.4 inches (1005 mm)
Overall height
64.9 inches (1064 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.30 gallons (20.1 litres)
Oil capacity
0.98 gallons (3.7 litres)

Further motorcycle information