The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom motorcycle specifications include a 903 cc (55.10 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 249 kg (549 lb).
Key specifications
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023Model years
903 ccDisplacement
82.4 Nm @ 3,700 rpmTorque
249 kgDry weight
686 mmSeat height
20.1 LFuel tank
1,646 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 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
2014Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
20152019Single disc. Hydraulic.
2023Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
2015202141mm hydraulic telescopic fork
202341mm Showa telescopic fork
Fuel system
20082010Injection
2011Carburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
20122016Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
2017Injection
20182023Injection. DFI® 34mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Hydraulic disc
2014Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
20152023Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear suspension
20092010Uni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
20112014Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
20152019Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload
20202021Triangle swingarm with Uni-Trak single shock
2023Uni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Torque
200882.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
2009201978.9 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 58.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
2020202178.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,700 rpm
202378.9 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 58.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Wheelbase
202020211,645 mm (64.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202120.00 L (5.28 US gal)
Overall height
20201,129 mm (44.4 inches)
Overall length
20202,465 mm (97.0 inches)
Overall width
20202021895 mm (35.2 inches)
Seat height
20202021685 mm (27.0 inches)
Trail
20082023183 mm (7.2 inches)
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 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.
Seat height686 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
About 14% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 8th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity20.1 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 903 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,646 mmSeat 686 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 80/90-21 front / 180/70-15 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
80/90-21 |
| Rear tire size |
180/70-15 |
| Front tire width |
80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
21 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) |
| Torque |
82.4 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,700 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 |
Injection. EFI with 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies (2) |
| Fuel control |
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension |
Uni-Trak® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. |
| Rake |
33.0° |
| Trail |
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
80/90-21 |
| Rear tire |
180/70-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
249 kg (549 lb) |
| Seat height |
686 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,405 mm (94.7 inches) |
| Overall width |
894 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,646 mm (64.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Candy Plasma Blue, Candy Fire Red, Ebony |
| Price as new |
US$ 7349. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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