KAWASAKI VN900 Classic (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle made by Kawasaki from 2006. It was also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic and followed the same formula as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha, with a smaller but capable engine fitted into a slightly larger frame.

The bike was powered by a 903cc V-twin engine and was similar in appearance to the Harley-Davidson Deluxe or Fat Boy models. Until 2008, when the Yamaha V-Star 950 was released, the VN900 Classic had the largest displacement engine in the mid-sized cruiser world.

The motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, floorboards, a dual exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels shod with fat tires.

The motorcycle was built around a double cradle steel frame with a 41 mm seven-way adjustable fork on the front and a uni-trak shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered 50 hp with a peak force at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.