Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT motorcycle specifications include a 903 cc (55.10 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
903 ccDisplacement
18.2 LFuel tank
1,651 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2013Single disc. Hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper / 270mm hydraulic disc
20142019Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
20212022Single disc. Hydraulic.
2023Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2007201441mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
2021202241mm Showa telescopic fork
Front tire
2021130/70-16
Fuel system
2007Injection. EFI with 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies (2)
2008Injection. 32°/6.3 in.
20092010Injection. EFI with dual 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies
2011Carburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies
20122018Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies
20192021Injection. DFI® 34mm throttle bodies (2) with sub-throttle valves
2022Injection. DFI® 34mm throttle bodies with sub-throttle valves
2023Injection. DFI® 34mm throttle bodies (2) with sub-throttle valves
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper / 270mm hydraulic disc
20142019Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
20212022Single disc. Hydraulic.
2023Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20072010Uni-Track® swingarm / 4.1 in.
20112013Uni-Trak swingarm / 4.1 in.
2014Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
20152019Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload
20212022Uni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload
2023Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase
200720191,646 mm (64.8 inches)
202120221,645 mm (64.8 inches)
20231,646 mm (64.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
2007201920.06 L (5.30 US gal)
2021202220.00 L (5.28 US gal)
202320.06 L (5.30 US gal)

How the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 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.

Displacement903 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 32% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 19% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement71st

903 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity68th

18.2 L — larger than about 68% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 903 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,651 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 180/70-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
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

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 903 cc (55.10 cu in)
Bore × stroke 88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. 2 x DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Rear suspension Single Shock
Rake 32.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 180/70-15

Dimensions and weight

Wheelbase 1,651 mm (65.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.16 L (4.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Ocean Blue/Metallic Phantom Silver, Ebony/Candy Fire Red
Price as new US$ 8499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.