2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
KAWASAKI VULCANŽ 900 CLASSIC: ANSWERING YOUR NEEDS AND DESIRES IN A CRUISER
Heavyweight style with middleweight sensibility
Featuring clean lines and an uncluttered look, the VulcanŽ 900 Classic is ideal for cruising purists. The well balanced mid-size cruiser offers riders the look and feel of the larger V-twins, without the hefty size and price. With styling cues from its biggest sibling, the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic, the 900 Classic is a sure winner in the mid-size category. Entry-level riders and those seeking something more nimble that the large-displacement machines will enjoy this stylish mid-size machine.
Its 903cc engine delivers exceptional roll-on acceleration and lets the Vulcan 900 family claim the highest power and torque in the mid-size cruiser class. Not only can the 900 Classic fit in with many larger cruisers thanks to its big-bike style and physical presence, but do so while offering a better value, easier maneuverability, and better performance than the rest of the crowd.
Matching the performance of the Vulcan 900 power plant is a chassis with plenty of charisma and class-leading ergonomics. Graceful fenders and fuel tank give it the classic cruiser curves while the polished chrome-accented air cleaner and chrome headlight design accent those cruiser roots. Subtle matte black touches enhance a mechanical package that?s topped off by the stylish modern flair emanating from its bodywork, taillight, and low-slung seat height.
The eye pleasure continues with curved engine fins adding to the traditional look of the big, fuel-injected V-twin, that features four valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled reliability, and a vibration nulling engine counter-balancer.
A belt drive on the Vulcan 900 keeps the overall weight down, improves rear-end styling and provides the rider with additional customizing opportunities. Allowing the Vulcan 900 evoke the feel of a much larger motorcycle is a beefy rear tire, the largest in its class, and a single-pin crankshaft which helps produce that distinctive guttural, classic V-twin sound.
The Vulcan 900?s look and feel doesn?t exclude any rider. Its low seat height and tapered seat that flows comfortably into the large capacity fuel tank and lower chassis rails provides a narrowed shape and an effortless reach to the pavement ?ideal for shorter riders. The front bucket seat is comfortable enough for any distance, and the rear pillion pad makes it effortless to share the two-wheeled experience.
At home, around town or on the open road, this motorcycle is built for hour upon hour of riding pleasure. The wide handlebars, seat and floorboards offer 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. Similar to the Vulcan 2000, the 900 is equipped with an auto-fast idle system that uses an rpm feedback relay to help ensure a fixed engine speed in all starting conditions. Its easy-to-control fuel-injection makes ultra-low speed riding surprisingly easy, while abundant low-rpm torque provides thrilling roll-on acceleration.
Available in three color selections?Metallic Diablo Black, Luminous Polaris Blue, and Metallic Imperial Red?the Vulcan 900 Classic offers stylish aesthetics in a platform that?s perfect for customization with Kawasaki accessories.
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MSRP: $7,349.00
Luminous Polaris Blue | MSRP: $7,349.00
Metallic Diablo Black | MSRP: $7,349.00
Metallic Imperial red |
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