Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2009

By evan on Dec 24, 2008 in Cruiser/Touring, Kawasaki

Cool-Motorcycles reviews Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2009

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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic: Middleweight knockout
Big V-twin power and style with rider-friendly handling and economy
Graceful flowing lines, clean looks and robust engine combine to give the Vulcan® 900 Classic an appeal that will charm a wide variety of riders, from new students of the motorcycling life, to experienced veterans seeking a practical and stylish cruiser. After all, what’s not to love about a motorcycle that offers the look and feel of a larger V-twin, minus the steep price and inseam-challenging height?

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It’s a win-win for 900 Classic owners; they get a fuel-injected 903cc engine which delivers exceptional roll-on acceleration and a nimble chassis with classic cruiser style. This Vulcan’s winning combo will please entry-level riders and anyone seeking class leading power and torque, but wanting more agility than a large-displacement machine.

Blessed with plenty of charisma and class-leading ergonomics, the Vulcan 900 matches its powerplant and chassis prowess with equally stunning bodywork. Graceful fenders and fuel tank accentuated by a polished chrome-accented air cleaner and chrome headlight give it the classic cruiser curves. A subtle matte black frame balances the stylish modern flair in its bodywork, low-slung seat, and LED tail light.

Keeping with its cruiser roots, the visual treats continue with curved engine fins on the big, V-twin that features ride-enhancing, modern touches inside – four valves per cylinder performance, liquid-cooling reliability, and a vibration-reducing engine counter-balancer.

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A belt drive on the Vulcan 900 keeps the overall weight down, improves rear-end styling and provides the rider with additional customizing opportunities. A single-pin crankshaft, which helps produce that distinctive guttural, classic V-twin sound, and the beefy rear tire, the largest in its class, contributes to the Vulcan 900’s big bike feel.

The Vulcan 900’s low seat height and tapered seat doesn’t exclude any rider. Comfortable enough for any distance, the front bucket seat flows nicely into the large capacity fuel tank, and lower chassis rails provide a narrowed shape for an effortless reach to the pavement – ideal for shorter riders. The rear pillion pad makes it painless to share the two-wheeled experience. The wide handlebars, seat and floorboards combination offers an ideal ergonomic relationship, making for a relaxing mount.

Some of the other features that make the Vulcan 900 appealing to such a wide audience are a fork offset and rake designed for light, effortless maneuvering at low, in-town speeds. The 900 Classic is equipped with an auto-fast idle system that uses an rpm feedback relay to ensure a fixed engine speed in all starting conditions. Its easy-to-control fuel-injection makes ultra-low speed riding surprisingly easy, and the abundant low-rpm torque provides thrilling roll-on acceleration. At home, around town or on the open road, this motorcycle is built for hour upon hour of riding pleasure.

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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

Luquid 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

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 first 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 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, 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

Tank-ounted 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

41mm Front Fork

Excellent rigidity and 5.9 inches of travel
32 degrees rake angle for excellent straight line ability
Wide fork pitch for classic look

Front And Rear Disc Brakes

A 272mm front and 242mm 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 cruisers903cc V-twin SOHC Engine
Tuned to deliver healthy dose of torque at low rpm
Smooth and reliable
Geardriven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without excessive vibration