The Kawasaki Vulcan 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
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 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 15% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th 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%.
680 mm — taller than about 3% of Kawasaki models.
20.1 L — larger than about 84% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,464
2,122
16% above average.
1,006
833
21% above average.
1,064
1,175
9% below average.
1,646
1,441
14% above average.
680
801
15% below average.
135
187
28% below average.
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) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 903 cc (55.10 cu in) |
| Torque | 78.9 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 58.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 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 |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle, steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-15 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 282 kg (621.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,464 mm (97.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,006 mm (39.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,064 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 mm (64.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Pearl flat Crystal White |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
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