| Attribute | Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition × | Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition | Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 36.2 | 36.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 78 | 78 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak | Uni-Trak |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc. Twin-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 270 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 180/70-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 100 |
| Trail (mm) | 160 | 160 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | - | Saddlebags, approx 2 x 15 litres. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,650 | 1,650 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 282 | 282 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 20 |