The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 903 cc (55.10 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
The 2006 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 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 19% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 68th 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.
18.2 L — larger than about 68% 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 |
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| Displacement | 903 cc (55.10 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 2 x DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork |
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| Rear suspension | Single Shock |
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
| Wheelbase | 1,651 mm (65.0 inches) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony, Metallic Ocean Blue, Candy Fire Red, Galaxy Silver |
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| Price as new | US$ 7299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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