2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

The 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 model range takes the best from the world of cruisers and adjusts it to match the size, experience and demands of riders who are just starting out. Each of the three models, Classic, Classic LT and Custom are set to offer a different kind of riding experience and the new Special Edition version derived from the Custom model follows the trend towards Dark Custom motorcycles that Harley-Davidson started.

While style is different from one bike to another, user-friendliness has the same source and that’s the 903cc (55.1-cubic-inch), liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve per cylinder V-twin motor. Fueled through an EFI injection system with 34mm Keihin throttle bodies, this delivers 58.2 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm so there’s plenty of grunt to work with long after learning how to ride. Fuel Consumption in this case is anything but a killer so there’s no sixth gear overdrive, just a five-speed tranny helping at keeping things lively down the open road. The biggest majority of cruisers (be them classics or customs) have lately began featuring belt final drive, so Kawasaki also adopts that for their Vulcan 900 lineup. This ensures quiet working, smooth power delivery and requires little maintenance as well.

None of the small and fairly nimble Vulcans weigh more than 660 lbs with all liquids included and the 26.8 inches seat height (27 inches on the Custom) allows for short sized riders and females to easily get accustomed with their models of choice and start enjoying the ride. All models are built on a steel frame and feature long travel suspensions.

Price

The simplest bike of them all is also the cheapest, which is the Classic model starting at $8,149. Fully accessorized, that precise bike is called LT and has an MSRP that starts at $9,249. The Custom model comes with a base MSRP of $8,349, Special Edition included. Note that accessories will seriously add on to these sums.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine: 4-Stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve per cylinder, V-twin
• Displacement: 903cc / 55.1 cu. in.
• Bore x Stroke: 88.0 x 74.2mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
• Maximum Torque: 58.2 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
• Cooling: Liquid
• Fuel Injection: EFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies
• Ignition: TCBI with electronic advance
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final drive: Belt

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, for 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

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

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