2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CUSTOM

JKAVN2C128A015493

UKAW015493

2008

27,311 km

Cruiser Motorcycles Motorsports

KAWASAKI

VULCAN 900 CUSTOM

Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA 50501

Used

Vulcan® 900 Custom KAWASAKI VULCAN® 900 CUSTOM OFFERS CLEAN STYLING AND A SLENDER 21-INCH FRONT WHEEL The one with the attitude in the Vulcan 900 family. A motorcycle should make its owner proud, whether cruising through town or simply parked at one of the many motorcycling hangouts throughout the country. With the Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom, cruising riders get the seamless blend of comfort, big bike feel, and customized appearance. FEATURES Custom Features: Clean headlight design is small and isolated without a central fork cover or headlamp bar Chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals as well as footpegs, shift lever and rear brake lever Small, minimalist fender and lack of front fork covers also contribute to the slender appearance of the front end Sporty, straight-style handlebar adDual Sport to the bike’s custom styling Instead of handlebar clamps, twin tubes elegantly curve back from the upper triple clamp Both the handlebar and twin tubes are completely chromed 1-piece "gunfighter" style seat is designed for comfortable rider and passenger accommodation and a custom-style look Chromed forward-mount footpegs instead of floorboarDual Sport add to the custom image and improve rider control Matte black frame emphasizes the chrome finishing Standard toe-operated shift lever instead of a heel-toe shifter Engine 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 heavy vibration Rubber-mounted to eliminate engine vibration at all speeDual Sport Four-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 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 helps keep things cool Includes temperature warning light Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner Maintains precise valve timing with maintenance Assures greater reliability Hidden from view to preserve the engine’s clean, basic look 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 1st gear at a stop to find neutral easy, 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 fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption 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 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 41 mm Front Fork Excellent rigidity and 5.9 in. of travel 33° rake and 7.2 in. of trail for excellent straight line stability Wide fork pitch for classic look Front and Rear Disc Brakes A 300 mm front and 270 mm rear disc have 2-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class Custom Cast 21-Inch Front Wheel Arranged in pairs, the wheel’s 18 "spokes" were designed by hand Tapered and flanged in 2 directions, every line and surface of each 3-D spoke is exquisitely curved 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 Custom cast 15 in. rear wheel contrasts the "light," tall front wheel 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 Sculpted Bodywork Fuel tank features a twin valley design, with a dynamic tension and presence all its own Composed exclusively of curves with constantly varying radii, the twin valley design theme continues in the rear fender and its hand-sculpted contours are designed to be pleasing to both the eye and to the touch Bottom of the rear fender features a relatively straight cut, to balance the lines of the motorcycle SPECIFICATIONS BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES Brakes Front: 300 mm hydraulic disc Rear: 270 mm hydraulic disc Tires Front: 80/90-21 Rear: 180/70-15 DIMENSIONS Length 94.7 in. Height 44.1 in. Width 35.2 in. Weight 549 lbs. Wheelbase 64.8 in. Seat Height 27 in. DRIVETRAIN Transmission 5-speed Final Drive Belt ENGINE Engine 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve cylinder head, V-twin Cooling Liquid Displacement 903 cc (55.1 ci) Bore x Stroke 88 x 74.2 mm Torque 60.5 ft. lbs. @ 3,500 rpm Compression Ratio 9.5:1 Carburetion EFI with 34 mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) Ignition TCBI with electronic advance Fuel Capacity 5.3 gal. OPERATIONAL Suspension 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear- Uni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload Rake 33° Trail 7.2 in.

20.06 L

903 cc