| General |
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Year
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2016
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2016
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Manufacturer
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Kawasaki
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Kawasaki
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Model Name
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Vulcan® 900 Custom
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Vulcan® 900 Custom
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Trim Name
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Special Edition
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Special Edition
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Cruiser
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Cruiser
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| Engine |
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Engine Type
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4-stroke, V-Twin
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4-stroke, V-Twin
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Displacement
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903cc
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903cc
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Bore
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88.0 mm
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88.0 mm
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Stroke
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74.2 mm
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74.2 mm
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Cooling
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
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9.5:1
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Valve train
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SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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Fuel System
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Digital fuel injection with dual 34 mm throttle bodies
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Digital fuel injection with dual 34 mm throttle bodies
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Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance
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TCBI with digital advance
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Lubrication
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Forced lubrication (wet sump)
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Forced lubrication (wet sump)
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Engine Power
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37 kW {50.0 PS} @ 5,700 rpm
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37 kW {50.0 PS} @ 5,700 rpm
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Engine Torque
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78 N·m {8.0 kgƒ·m} @ 3,500 rpm
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78 N·m {8.0 kgƒ·m} @ 3,500 rpm
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Single 300 mm disc
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Single 300 mm disc
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Rear braking system
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Single 270 mm hydraulic disc
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Single 270 mm hydraulic disc
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Brakes, Caliper Type
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Front: 2-piston calipers | Rear: 2-piston calipers
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Front: 2-piston calipers | Rear: 2-piston calipers
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| Drivetrain |
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Transmission
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5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
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5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
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Final Drive
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Kevlar belt
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Kevlar belt
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Reduction Ratio, Primary
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2.184 (83/38)
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2.184 (83/38)
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Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
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2.786 (39/14)
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2.786 (39/14)
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Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
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1.889 (34/18)
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1.889 (34/18)
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Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
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1.360 (34/25)
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1.360 (34/25)
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Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
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1.107 (31/28)
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1.107 (31/28)
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Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
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0.963 (26/27)
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0.963 (26/27)
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Reduction Ratio, Secondary
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2.063 (66/32)
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2.063 (66/32)
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Clutch
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Wet multi-disc, manual
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Wet multi-disc, manual
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| Chassis |
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Frame Type
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Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
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Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Front Wheel Travel
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150 mm (5.9 in.)
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150 mm (5.9 in.)
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Front Tire
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80/90-21
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80/90-21
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Rear Wheel Travel
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103 mm (4.1 in.)
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103 mm (4.1 in.)
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Rear Tire
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180/70-15
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180/70-15
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| Features |
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Castor
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33°
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33°
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Trail
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182 mm (7.1 in.)
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182 mm (7.1 in.)
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Steering Angle, Right
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36°
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36°
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Steering Angle, Left
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36°
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36°
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| Suspension |
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Front Suspension
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41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
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41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
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Rear Suspension
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Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload
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Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload
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| Dimensions |
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Overall Length
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2,405 mm (94.7 in.)
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2,405 mm (94.7 in.)
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Overall Width
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895 mm (35.2 in.)
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895 mm (35.2 in.)
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Overall Height
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1,120 mm (44.1 in.)
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1,120 mm (44.1 in.)
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Wheelbase
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1,645 mm (64.8 in.)
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1,645 mm (64.8 in.)
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Ground Clearance
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140 mm (5.5 in.)
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140 mm (5.5 in.)
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Seat Height
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685 mm (27.0 in.)
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685 mm (27.0 in.)
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| Capacities |
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Curb Weight
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277 kg (611 lbs.)
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277 kg (611 lbs.)
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Fuel Capacity
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20 liters (4.4 gal.)
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20 liters (4.4 gal.)
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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12 months warranty
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12 months warranty
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| Color |
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Color Option
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Pearl Crystal White/Metallic Carbon Gray
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Pearl Crystal White/Metallic Carbon Gray
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