Kawasaki VN900 LIGHT, VN900 CUSTOM, VN900 CLASSIC User Manual

'09

Vulcan 900

Classic & Classic

OWN THE ROAD WHEREVER IT TAKES YOU

The rumbl e of a well- tuned V-Twin i s the soul and

insp irati on of cruis ing. A nd th e Vul can

has it—9 03cc of SO HC liq uid-c ooled char isma

deli verin g big low-en d tor que an d dec isive midra nge

to t he pa vement thro ugh a fat 18 0mm r ear ti re. W ith

cla ssic c ruise r line s, leg endar y Kaw asaki quali ty,

acr es of luxur ious c hrome and g leamin g pain t, it ’s

har d to b elieve the V ulcan 900 Class ic is actua lly

an a ffor dable middl eweigh t. Wi th a l ower u nspru ng

weig ht of a bel t driv e, th is Vul can ef fici ently

tra nsfer s powe r to t he re ar whe el, w hile r emaini ng

eas y to h andle, than ks to its u ltra- low 26 .8-i nch

sea t heig ht tha t fir mly pu ts bo th fe et on the g round .

We t ook t his in geniou s for mula a step further

to create the Vulcan 900 Cla ssic LT, a cru iser

des tined for t he ope n roa d with an

adju stab le win dshiel d, st udded touri ng

sea t and passe nger b ackre st.

90 0 Cla ssic

Vulcan 900

lassic

n metalliC diablo bl aCk

n Candy plasma blue

n Candy diamond Red

Vulcan 900

lassic LT

Candy diamond Red /metalliC titanium n

metalliC diablo bl aCk/Candy impeRial blue

metalliC titanium/pe aRl CRystal White

Brilliantly plated wide spoke

wheels strengthen the classic

Top-grain reinforced leather

Vulcan 900 Classic LT windshield is constructed of optically correct acr ylic and has been extensively tested to ﬂow air

smoothly around the rider, maximizing both comfort and quietness.

saddlebags are standard on the Vulcan 900 Classic LT. They feature a deep-

dye process for an extra-durable ﬁnish, chrome-plated brass studs, and wide dual buckles with stealth fasteners.

Bold slash-cut dual exhausts feature rich chrome plating and styling to match

the Vulcan 900 Classic’s sweeping lines. Built-in heat shields improve safety while internal catalyzers help reduce emissions.

theme, while a large-diameter 300mm front disc brake with a

powerful 2-piston caliper adds

to rider conﬁdence and control.

AUTHORITATIVE

INSTRUMENT NACELLE on the

Vulcan 900 Custom puts all the

information you need—right where

you need it. A digital odometer and

trip meter, and neutral, turn-signal

and high-beam indicators join

analog speedometer and fuel gauge.

Affordable, stylish, easy handling and incredibly thrifty on gas – that’s the undeniable appeal of

the Vulcan 500 LTD* and Vulcan Eliminator® 125, Kawasaki’s entry-level twin and single-cylinder

cruisers. Perfect for honing your riding skills, since they’re as smart as they are fun.

Available Color: VULCAN 500 LTD : Metallic Imperial Red |VULCAN ELIMINATOR 125 : Metallic Phantom Silver

Young and

rebellious with

an attitude to

match—that’s

the Vulcan

900 Custom.

It boasts the most

radical styling in the

Vulcan lineup with a

kicked-out fork and

21-inch front wheel,

dramatic custom-

look paint, bright

slash-cut mufflers,

and belt driven to

push more power

to the fat 15-inch

rear wheel. And

what power – as our

mid-size flagship

cruiser, the Vulcan

900 Custom’s 903cc

liquid-cooled SOHC

V-Twin engine is a

black-and-chrome

treasure of low-down

torque and midrange

response, with a

counter-balancer

and rubber mounts

for smoothness.

*Not available in California.

NEW VULCAN 900 CUSTOM

SPECIAL EDITION

air cleaner, exhaust system and engine

cases, with candy burnt orange valve

covers for extra emphasis. Flat-black

paint with tribal orange and white

pinstripes completes the look.

adds a blackout

VULCAN 900 CUSTOM : Special Edition Ebony / Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue / Candy Burnt Orange

+ 6 hidden pages