Kawasaki VN900 Classic (2018)

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The Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic is a 2018 motorcycle with a four-stroke V-twin engine, liquid cooling, and a fuel injection system. It has a capacity of 903cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike produces a maximum power of 50hp at 5700 rpm and 78Nm of torque at 3700 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-disc, manual and it has a 5-speed transmission with belt final drive. The frame is double-cradle, steel with a front suspension of 41mm telescopic fork and rear suspension of Uni-Trak. The front and rear brakes are single 2-piston caliper discs. The tyres are 130/90-16 at the front and 180/70-15 at the rear. The wheelbase is 1645mm, and the seat height is 680mm. The bike has a wet weight of 281kg, fuel capacity of 20 litres, and is 2465mm in length, 1005mm in width and 1065mm in height.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic

Year: 2018


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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