2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic

41 mm Front Fork

• Excellent rigidity and 5.9 in. of travel
• 32° rake angle for excellent straight line ability
• Wide fork pitch for classic look

4-valve Cylinder Head

• Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow more power and low-end torque
• Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical
• Extremely efficient intake tracts feature ports that narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling and increased torque
• Long intake tracts for great low-end response

903cc V-twin SOHC Engine

• Tuned to deliver healthy dose of torque at low rpm
• Smooth and reliable
• Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without excessive vibration

Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner

• Maintains precise valve timing with maintenance
• Assures greater reliability
• Hidden from view to preserve the engine’s clean, basic look

Belt Drive

• Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
• More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel
• Low maintenance and low noise

Custom Spoke Wheels

• Chromed steel rims and spokes
• “Spool-style” polished aluminum front hub

Double Cradle Frame

• Very rigid large-diameter box section backbone allows a larger fuel tank, and helps contribute to high stability and lightweight handling at low speeDual Sport
• Triangular swingarm looks like a hardtail design, but acts on a single shock hidden beneath the seat
• Long and low for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
• Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeDual Sport
• Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability

Dual Slash-cut Mufflers

• Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain honeycomb catalyzers to reduce emissions

Electronic Fuel Injection

• Dual throttle bodies with sub throttles provide optimum performance and rideability
• The sub throttles, located behind the main throttle valve, are controlled by the ECU so that the DFI system retains more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
• Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• A 272 mm front and 242 mm rear disc have twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Liquid and Air Cooling

• Exceptional thermal control with finned cylinders and head and liquid cooling combination
• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
• Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic
• Includes temperature warning light

Low Stepped Seat

• Ultra-low 26.8 in. seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops
• Laid-back riding comfort for 2

Positive Neutral Finder

• Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to find neutral easy, every time

Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps

• Gives you the information you need at-a-glance
• Compact design complements the bike’s clean look

Wide Rear Tire

• 180 mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image
• Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers