Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2013 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2012

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2013 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2012 [S]ave

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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2013 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)20132012
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 900 CustomKawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
Engine details52° V-twin-
Displacement (cm³)903903
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)78.978.9
Bore (mm)8888
Stroke (mm)74.274.2
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advanceTCBI with Electronic Advance
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionUni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)270300
Frame typeDouble cradle, high-tensile steelDouble cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre80/90-2180/90-21
Rear tyre180/70-15180/70-15
Trail (mm)183183
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3333
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic flat platinum gray
  • pearl flat stardust white/flat ebony
  • pearl purplish black mica/candy sparkling orange
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6461,646
Kerb weight (kg)277.1277.1
Overall height (mm)1,1201,120
Overall length (mm)2,4052,405
Overall width (mm)894894
Seat height (mm)686686
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0620.06



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