The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE motorcycle specifications include a 903 cc (55.10 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 281.1 kg (619.6 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 Vulcan 900 Classic SE 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 35% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 87th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 15% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th 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.
281.1 kg — heavier than about 87% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 13%.
681 mm — taller than about 6% 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.
681
801
15% 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) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Track swingarm / 4.1 in. |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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
| Wet weight | 281.1 kg (619.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 681 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) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Tank-mounted instrumentation |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony |
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| Price as new | US$ 8199. 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.