Kawasaki VN900 Classic (2016-17)

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The Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic from 2016 to 2017 features a four-stroke V-twin, SOHC, four-valve engine with a capacity of 903 cc or 49 cu-in. Its compression ratio is 9.5:1, and it has a fuel injection system with dual throttles. The bike’s maximum power is 37 kW or 50 hp at 5700 rpm, with a maximum torque of 78 Nm or 8.0 kg-fm at 3700 rpm. The clutch is a wet multi-disc, manual, and there are five gears in the transmission. The frame is a double-cradle made of steel. Front suspension covers a 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload, with a travel of 150 mm or 5.9 in. Rear suspension features Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload, with a travel of 103 mm or 4.1 in. Front brakes consist of a single 300mm disc with a two-piston caliper, and rear brakes have a single 270mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The motorcycle’s rake is 32 degrees, with a trail of 160 mm or 6.3 in. The bike’s dimensions are 2465 mm or 97.1 in in length, 1005 mm or 39.6 in in width, and 1065 mm or 41.9 in in height. Its wheelbase is 1645 mm or 64.8 in, and its seat height is 680 mm or 26.8 in. The bike’s wet weight is 281 kg or 620 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 20 Litres or 5.3 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic

Year: 2016 – 17


Engine: Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 903 cc / 49 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 88.0 x 74.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Fuel injection: ~A, 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm
Max Torque: 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Reduction Ratio: 2.184 (83/38)
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratio: st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27)

Frame: Double-cradle, steel
Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 103 mm / 4.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 130/90 -16
Rear Tyre: 180/70 -15
Rake: 32 degrees
Trail: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Steering Angle: Left 38 degrees / Right 38 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in
Wheelbase: 1645 mm / 64.8 in
Seat Height: 680 mm / 26.8 in
Wet Weight: 281 kg / 620 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.

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