Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2017 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2016 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | 52° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 35 | 35 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 77 |
| 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) |
| Driveline | Kevlar-reinforced belt | Kevlar-reinforced belt |
| Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance | - |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7 way adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile 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) | 104 | 103 |
| Trail (mm) | 160 | 160 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,646 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 281.1 | 281.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,064 | 1,064 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,464 | 2,465 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,006 | 1,006 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 680 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 20 |
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