The Kawasaki VN 900 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 903 cc (55.10 cu in) engine, power of 49.6 hp (36.2 kW), 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 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 33% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.
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.
49.6 hp — more powerful than about 39% of Kawasaki models with power data.
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-M16 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/70-M15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.176 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 175.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 54.9 hp/L |
| 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) |
| Power | 49.6 hp (36.2 kW) |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
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| 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-M16 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-M15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 282 kg (621.7 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 264 kg (582 lb) |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1880 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.