2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Vulcan 900 Custom
Vulcan 900 Custom
Model Code
VN900FPFAL
VN900FPFAL
Color
Pearl Matte Sage Green / Flat Ebony
Pearl Matte Sage Green / Flat Ebony

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Single 300 mm hydraulic disc

Rear - Single 270 mm hydraulic disc

Front - Single 300 mm hydraulic disc

Rear - Single 270 mm hydraulic disc

Wheels
Pinstripe
Pinstripe
Tires

Front - 80 / 90 - 21

Rear - 180 / 70 - 15

Front - 80 / 90 - 21

Rear - 180 / 70 - 15

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 94.7 in.
Overall - 94.7 in.
Height
Overall - 44.1 in.
Overall - 44.1 in.
Width
Overall - 35.2 in.
Overall - 35.2 in.
Weight
Curb - 613 lb.
Curb - 613 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Wheelbase
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Seat Height
27 in.
27 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
5-speed with positive neutral finder
5-speed with positive neutral finder
Final Drive
Kevlar-reinforced belt
Kevlar-reinforced belt

Engine

Engine
4-stroke, 55° V-twin
4-stroke, 55° V-twin
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Displacement
903 cc (55.1 ci)
903 cc (55.1 ci)
Bore x Stroke
88 x 74.2 mm
88 x 74.2 mm
Torque
Maximum - 58.2 lb. ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Maximum - 58.2 lb. ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1
Fuel System

DFI 34 mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves

DFI 34 mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves

Ignition
TCBI with electronic advance
TCBI with electronic advance
Fuel Capacity
5.3 gal.
5.3 gal.

Operational

Frame
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension

41 mm Showa telescopic fork

Travel - 5.9 in.

41 mm Showa telescopic fork

Travel - 5.9 in.

Rear Suspension

Uni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload

Travel - 4.1 in.

Uni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload

Travel - 4.1 in.

Rake
33°
33°
Trail
7.2 in.
7.2 in.
Throttle

Dual Valves

Dual Valves

Other

Includes

Wide drag bars and forward-mounted footpegs

Low center of gravity for easy handling

Parallel slash cut pipes

Custom styling with teardrop tank

Wide drag bars and forward-mounted footpegs

Low center of gravity for easy handling

Parallel slash cut pipes

Custom styling with teardrop tank

Warranty
12 month limited
12 month limited

Features

Comfort and Ergonomics

  • CRUISE IN COMFORT: Whether you’re going for a short ride around the city or touring down the highway, do it all in comfort with the Vulcan® 900 motorcycle.
  • EASY RIDER: Low seat height adds to rider confidence by enabling both feet to be placed on the ground at stops while rider floorboards with heel/toe shifter enhance rider comfort.

Performance

  • SMOOTH RIDER: Ride out loud with bold performance bolstered by unapologetic Vulcan® attitude.
  • CONVENIENT & STYLISH: Tank-mounted instrumentation on a class-leading 5.3-gallon fuel tank keeps useful information visible at a glance.
  • WIDEST IN CLASS: For superb traction and bold style, the 180mm rear tire is the widest in its class.

Power

  • MUSCLE FOR THE ROAD: Bold muscle comes thanks to V-twin power that is sure to command any road.
  • POTENT V-TWIN: A fuel-injected 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine delivers ample roll-on power and excellent fuel economy.

Vulcan® 900 Lineup

  • VULCAN® 900 SERIES: Turn heads as you take on your next adventure aboard a Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 cruiser. Right off the showroom floor, the 903cc V-twin powered cruiser has all the style and attitude of a one-of-a-kind build. From the detailed paint to the exciting exhaust, the Vulcan 900 Series is an artful expression of individuality.
  • VULCAN® 900 CUSTOM: The Vulcan® 900 Custom shares all of the attributes of the Vulcan® 900 Classic but features custom styling with 21-inch front tire, drag-style handlebar and blacked-out parts that help present a more aggressive appearance.

Comfort and Ergonomics

  • CRUISE IN COMFORT: Whether you’re going for a short ride around the city or touring down the highway, do it all in comfort with the Vulcan® 900 motorcycle.
  • EASY RIDER: Low seat height adds to rider confidence by enabling both feet to be placed on the ground at stops while rider floorboards with heel/toe shifter enhance rider comfort.

Performance

  • SMOOTH RIDER: Ride out loud with bold performance bolstered by unapologetic Vulcan® attitude.
  • CONVENIENT & STYLISH: Tank-mounted instrumentation on a class-leading 5.3-gallon fuel tank keeps useful information visible at a glance.
  • WIDEST IN CLASS: For superb traction and bold style, the 180mm rear tire is the widest in its class.

Power

  • MUSCLE FOR THE ROAD: Bold muscle comes thanks to V-twin power that is sure to command any road.
  • POTENT V-TWIN: A fuel-injected 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine delivers ample roll-on power and excellent fuel economy.

Vulcan® 900 Lineup

  • VULCAN® 900 SERIES: Turn heads as you take on your next adventure aboard a Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 cruiser. Right off the showroom floor, the 903cc V-twin powered cruiser has all the style and attitude of a one-of-a-kind build. From the detailed paint to the exciting exhaust, the Vulcan 900 Series is an artful expression of individuality.
  • VULCAN® 900 CUSTOM: The Vulcan® 900 Custom shares all of the attributes of the Vulcan® 900 Classic but features custom styling with 21-inch front tire, drag-style handlebar and blacked-out parts that help present a more aggressive appearance.