Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, 2012

 

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, 2012

Features and Benefits
Key Features
  • • 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin offers an optimal balance of performance and maneuverability
  • • Digital fuel injection for precise throttle response and improved fuel economy
  • • Rider floorboards with heel and toe shifter enhance rider comfort
  • • 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in class
  • • Stylish tank-mounted instrumentation includes fuel gauge
  • • Fat 180-series rear tire is largest in class
  • • Efficient and stylish belt drive runs cleaner and requires less maintenance than a chain
903cc V-twin SOHC Engine
  • • Tuned to deliver a healthy dose of torque at low rpm
  • • Smooth and reliable
  • • Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without excessive vibration
Four-valve Cylinder Head
  • • Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, resulting in more power and more 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
Liquid and Air Cooling
  • • Exceptional thermal control with finned cylinders and cylinder head, combined with liquid cooling
  • • Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
  • • Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic
  • • Includes temperature warning light
Dual Slash-cut Mufflers
• Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain honeycomb catalyzers to reduce emissions

Positive Neutral Finder
• Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to easily find neutral, every time

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 injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption
Kevlar-Reinforced Belt Drive
  • • Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
  • • More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel compared to shaft drive
  • • Cleaner and lower maintenance than chain drive
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 speeds
  • • Triangular swingarm looks like a hardtail design, but acts on a single shock hidden beneath the seat
  • • Long and low for minimal seat height and maximum visual impact
  • • Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds
  • • Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability
Low Stepped Seat
  • • Ultra-low 26.8-inch seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops
  • • Laid-back riding comfort for two
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
  • • 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in its class
41mm Front Fork
  • • Excellent rigidity and 5.9-inches of travel – the most in its class
  • • 32-degree rake angle for excellent straight line stability
  • • Wide fork pitch for classic look
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
• A 300mm front and 270mm rear disc have twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Custom Spoke Wheels
  • • Chromed steel rims and spokes
  • • “Spool-style” polished aluminum front hub
Wide Rear Tire
  • • 180mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image
  • • Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
  • • Widest rear tire in its class
Special Edition
  • • New for 2012 Special Edition has blackout treatment on forks, rear fender struts, engine covers and cases, and cylinders and valve covers.
  • • New for 2012, a checkered flag pinstripe detail adds to the factory custom look
USA Specifications
  • Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder V-twin
  • Displacement 903cc / 55.1 cu.in.
  • Bore x Stroke 88 x 74.2 mm
  • Maximum Torque 58.2 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
  • Compression Ratio 9.5:1
  • Cooling System Liquid
  • Fuel System DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies
  • Ignition TCBI with Electronic Advance
  • Transmission 5-Speed
  • Final Drive Belt
  • Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
  • Rake/Trail 32°/6.3 in.
  • Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
  • Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Uni-Trak swingarm / 4.1 in.
  • Front Tire Size 130/90-16
  • Rear Tire Size 180/70-15
  • Wheelbase 64.8 in.
  • Front Brakes / Rear Brakes 300mm hydraulic disc / 270mm hydraulic disc
  • Fuel Capacity 5.3 gal.
  • Seat Height 26.8 in.
  • Overall Length 97.0 in.
  • Overall Width 39.6 in.
  • Overall Height 41.9 in.
  • Curb Weight 619.6 lbs.

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