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2010 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom
Wasn’t Really Built In A Custom Shop; It Just Looks, Rides and Feels That Way!
It’s called Custom because this is how riders did it back when they rolled their own: A flat handlebar sits in custom clamps atop distinctive forks that hold a tall, slender custom-looking front wheel. A bobbed (as in shortened) rear fender perches over a fat tire, and cool, clean components fill out the middle — including a rumbling fuel-injected 903cc V-twin exhaling through dual slash-cut exhausts, a low gunfighter-style seat and forward-mounted footpegs complete its rakish image.
The crown jewel in Kawasaki’s mid-size cruiser family, this chromed-out machine is more than just good looking. Like its siblings, the Vulcan® 900 Custom has a fuel-injected 903cc engine producing exceptional roll-on acceleration that rivals the get-up-and-go of much larger motorcycles — yet it’s wrapped in a nimble chassis that lets it turn and handle like no heavyweight motorcycle can.
The 900 Custom’s unique design gives it the edge to stand out from the crowd. Kawasaki engineers and designers concentrated on delivering a motorcycle with a customized appearance typically found only on expensive two-wheel offerings. A massive rear tire, light-looking front end accentuated by a thin 21-inch cast wheel, and sculpted bodywork top the stand-out features of the Vulcan 900 Custom.
Perhaps one of the most striking examples of this Vulcan cruiser’s distinctive look is its large diameter 21-inch front cast wheel — itself somewhat rare in the custom-building world. The wheel features spokes arranged in pairs for a special visual appeal. Balancing the lightweight look of the front end is a low, wide rear wheel featuring a
180mm tire on a 15-inch cast wheel that gives the rider the feeling of sitting on a one-of-a-kind, made-to-order motorcycle.
Bridging the visual contrast between the front and rear wheels is a sleek and subtle fuel tank. Its flowing lines easily lead the eye along the careful and delicate curves that blend together the highly customized form of this gem of mid-sized cruisers. A matte black frame provides an understated framework for the Kawasaki artistry that is the appealing and gutsy, fuel-injected V-Twin Vulcan 900 Custom. Its stylish aesthetics grace a platform that’s perfect for customization with Kawasaki accessories.
Ready for anything from local streets to highway speeds, the Vulcan 900 Custom’s good power, excellent stability, easy maneuverability, and startling good looks make this Kawasaki the one to own. The only hard part is deciding which of the color selections to choose; Candy Surf Blue, Candy Persimmon Red or Metallic Flat Spark Black?
Want an even more exclusive ride? Then the “Special Edition” model may satisfy that craving. For a mere $300 more, the Vulcan 900 Custom SE comes with all the trappings of an expensive handmade creation for a fraction of the cost and none of the maintenance headaches. It features a special black-out treatment on the air cleaner and engine cases, countered by aggressive orange valve covers. The Vulcan 900 Custom SE is finished off with the Special Edition Ebony color scheme of flat black paint with tribal orange and white pin striping.
Authentic Kawasaki Accessories are available through Kawasaki dealers.
Pricing/Color Information
Features
All
903cc V-twin SOHC Engine - Smooth and reliable engine tuned to deliver healthy dose of torque at low rpm
903cc V-twin SOHC Engine - Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without excessive vibration
903cc V-twin SOHC Engine - Rubber-mounted to reduce engine vibration at all speeds
Four-valve Cylinder Head - Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, creating more power and low-end torque
Four-valve Cylinder Head - Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical
Four-valve Cylinder Head - Long intake tracts narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling, increased torque and better low-end response
Liquid and Air Cooling - Finned cylinders and head and liquid cooling combination make for exceptional thermal control
Liquid and Air Cooling - Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
Liquid and Air Cooling - Automatic fan helps keep things cool
Liquid and Air Cooling - Includes temperature warning light
Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner - Maintains precise valve timing with practically no maintenance
Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner - Assures greater reliability
Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner - Hidden from view to preserve the engine’s clean, basic look
Dual Slash-Cut Mufflers - Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain emission reducing honeycomb catalyzers
Positive Neutral Finder - Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to easily find neutral, every time
Electronic Fuel Injection - Superb performance and rideability thanks to dual throttle bodies with sub throttles
Electronic Fuel Injection - The ECU controlled sub throttles are located behind the main throttle valve, allowing the DFI system to provide more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
Electronic Fuel Injection - Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for optimal acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption
Belt Drive - Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
Belt Drive - Efficiently transfers the power to the rear wheel
Belt Drive - Low maintenance and low noise
Double Cradle Frame - Very rigid, large-diameter box section backbone allows a larger fuel tank, high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds
Double Cradle Frame - Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds
Double Cradle Frame - Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability
Double Cradle Frame - Triangular swingarm has a hardtail appearance, but utilizes a single shock hidden beneath the seat
Double Cradle Frame - Long and low chassis for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
41mm Front Fork - Offers excellent rigidity and 5.9 inches of travel
41mm Front Fork - 33 degrees rake and 7.2 in. of trail for excellent straight line stability
Front and Rear Disc Brakes - A 300mm front and 270mm rear disc have twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class
Custom Cast 21 in. Front Wheel - The wheel’s 18 “spokes” are arranged in pairs
Custom Cast 21 in. Front Wheel - Tapered and flanged in two directions, every line and surface of each 3-D spoke is exquisitely curved
Wide Rear Tire - 180mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image
Wide Rear Tire - Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
Wide Rear Tire - Custom cast 15” rear wheel contrasts the “light,” tall front wheel
Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps - Provides riders the crucial information at-a-glance
Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps - Compact design matches the bike’s clean look
Sculpted Bodywork - Fuel tank features a twin valley design, with a dynamic tension and presence all its own
Sculpted Bodywork - Designed to be pleasing to both the eye and to the touch, the tank is composed exclusively of curves with constantly varying radii, the twin valley design theme continues to the rear fender and its hand-sculpted contours
Sculpted Bodywork - Bottom of the rear fender features a relatively straight cut, to balance the lines of the motorcycle
Custom Features - Chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals as well as footpegs, shift lever and rear brake lever
Custom Features - Clean headlight design is small and isolated without a central fork cover or headlamp bar
Custom Features - Small, minimalist fender and lack of front fork covers also contribute to the slender appearance of the front end
Custom Features - Sporty, straight-style handlebar adds 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
Custom Features - Forward-mounted footpegs instead of floorboards add to the custom image and improve rider control
Custom Features - One-piece “gunfighter” style seat is designed for comfortable rider and passenger accommodation and a custom-style look
Custom Features - Matte black frame emphasizes the chrome finishing
Custom Features - Standard toe-operated shift lever instead of a heel-toe shifter
Special Edition - Black-out treatment on air cleaner and engine cases
Special Edition - Aggressive Orange Valve Covers
Special Edition - Special Edition Ebony color of flat black paint with tribal orange and white pinstripes
2010 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC, 4-Valve Cylinder Head, V-Twin
- Displacement
- 903 cc
- Bore x Stroke
- 88 x 74.2 mm
- Maximum Torque
- 58.2 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Fuel Injection
- EFI with dual 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies (2)
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Fuel Capacity
- 5.3 gal.
Transmission
- Ignition
- TCBI with Electronic Advance
- Transmission
- 5-Speed
- Final Drive
- Belt
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
- Front Travel
- 5.9 in.
- Suspension Rear
- Uni-Trak® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload
- Rear Travel
- 4.1 in.
- Tires Front
- 80/90x21
- Tires Rear
- 180/70x15
- Brake Front
- 300mm hydraulic disc
- Brake Rear
- 270mm hydraulic disc
Dimensions
- Wheelbase
- 64.8 in.
- Seat Height
- 27.0 in.
- Length
- 94.7 in.
- Width
- 35.2 in.
- Height
- 44.1 in.
- Curb Weight
- 610.8 lbs.
- Rake (Caster Angle)
- 32°
- Trail
- 7.2 in.
General Information
- Warranty
- 12 Months
Colors
- Colors
- Candy Surf Blue, Candy Persimmon Red, Metallic Flat Spark Black
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