The Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 903 cc (55.10 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 282 kg (621.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 32% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 36% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
903 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Kawasaki models.
282 kg — heavier than about 88% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 12%.
20 L — larger than about 79% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/70-15 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 903 cc (55.10 cu in) |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle, steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 282 kg (621.7 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,650 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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