| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Touring |
| Rating: | 72.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 903.00 ccm (55.10 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 82.44 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.8 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. 32°/6.3 in. |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Belt |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 270.1 kg (595.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,464 mm (97.0 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1,006 mm (39.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,646 mm (64.8 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Rake (fork angle): | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension: | Uni-Track® swingarm / 4.1 in. |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/70-15 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 272 mm (10.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 272 mm (10.7 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons) |
| Color options: | Two Tone: Luminous Polaris Blue / Atomic Silver, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Metallic Diablo Black, Two Tone: Pearl Crystal White / Metallic Titanium |
| Further information |
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