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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic LT
Riders who want a big tourer without the big bike weight (or price) need look no further than the Vulcan® 900 Classic LT. Add the touring touches that you’d expect – stylish saddlebags, an adjustable windscreen, and passenger backrest that will keep your favorite person happy – and you’ve got one impressive machine. Throw in all the styling details that you’d expect from a Vulcan cruiser, including the chromed brass studded seat that matches the passenger backrest, and you’ve got a real contender for the middleweight title.
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Features
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Key Features - 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin offers the optimal balance of performance and maneuverability
Key Features - Optically correct windscreen is height adjustable to accommodate a wide range of riders
Key Features - Top quality leather saddlebags are deep-dyed for long-lasting color and have easy-to-use quick-release fasteners
Key Features - Passenger backrest comes standard
Key Features - Gorgeous two-tone paint is standard
Key Features - Stylish instrumentation includes handy fuel gauge
Key Features - 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in class
Key Features - Longest factory warranty in its class – 24 months
Key Features - Chrome brass studded seat matches saddlebags and passenger backrest
903cc V-twin SOHC Engine - Smooth and reliable engine tuned to deliver a 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 combined with liquid cooling result in 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
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
Kevlar-Reinforced Belt Drive - Lower unsprung weight than a shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
Kevlar-Reinforced Belt Drive - Efficiently transfers power to the rear wheel
Kevlar-Reinforced Belt Drive - Cleaner and lower maintenance than chain drive
Double Cradle Frame - Very rigid, large-diameter box section backbone allows for 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 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 - Excellent rigidity and 5.9-inches of travel
41mm Front Fork - 32-degree rake angle offers excellent straight line manners
41mm Front Fork - Classic look with wide fork pitch
Disc Brakes - Both the 300mm front and 270mm rear rotors feature twin-piston calipers for great power and feel
Spoke Custom Wheels - Chromed steel rims and spokes
Spoke Custom Wheels - “Spool-style” polished aluminum front hub
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
Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps - Provides riders crucial information at a glance
Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps - Compact design matches the bike’s clean look
Windscreen - Robust, optically correct, acrylic plastic windscreen is shaped for smooth airflow
Windscreen - Strong chrome-plated steel supports enhance cruiser style
Windscreen - Adjustable height
Saddlebags - Carefully selected top grain cowhide with minimal flaws and deep dyed for a long-lived finish
Saddlebags - Slant top opening lid, with two 1.5-inch wide leather straps, chrome buckles and hidden quick release fasteners
Saddlebags - Dual panel lid construction with embossed Vulcan logo detail
Saddlebags - Half-inch diameter chrome plated brass stud accents
Saddlebags - Metal reinforced upper edge so bags hold their shape
Saddlebags - Rolled and riveted lid minimizes water entry
Low Stepped Seat - Ultra-low 26.8-inch seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops
Low Stepped Seat - Laid-back riding comfort for two
Low Stepped Seat - Detailed with half-inch diameter chrome plated brass studs
Passenger Backrest - Classic tombstone shape
Passenger Backrest - Strong chrome plated steel supports
Passenger Backrest - Pad detailed with chrome plated brass studs
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic LT
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder V-twin
- Displacement
- 903 cc / 55.1 cu. in.
- Bore x Stroke
- 88.0 x 74.2 mm
- Maximum Torque
- 58.2 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Fuel System
- DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies
- Fuel Capacity
- 5.3 gal.
Transmission
- Ignition
- TCBI with Electronic Advance
- Transmission
- 5-Speed
- Final Drive
- Belt
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
- Wheel Travel, Front
- 5.9 in.
- Suspension Rear
- Uni-Track® swingarm
- Wheel Travel, Rear
- 4.1 in.
- Tires Front
- 130/90-16
- Tires Rear
- 180/70-15
- Brake Front
- Single 300mm hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper
- Brake Rear
- 270mm hydraulic disc
Dimensions
- Wheelbase
- 64.8 in.
- Seat Height
- 26.8 in.
- Overall Length
- 97.0 in.
- Overall Width
- 39.6 in.
- Overall Height
- 58.3 in.
- Curb Weight
- 657.1 lbs.
- Rake (Caster Angle)
- 32°
- Trail
- 6.3 in.
General Information
- Warranty
- 24 Months; (Good Times™ Protection Plan) 12, 24, 36, 48 months
Colors
- Colors
- Metallic Nocturne Blue / Candy Imperial Blue, Ebony / Metallic Titanium