KAWASAKI Vulcan 900 Classic (2014-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Vulcan was a series of custom or touring motorcycles that debuted in 1984 with the VN designation and powered mainly by V-twin engines with displacements ranging from 125 to 2,053cc.

In 2006, the Japanese maker introduced the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that followed the same recipe of using a smaller engine in a one-size larger chassis like Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda.

In 2014, the maker introduced the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle similar to the first 2006 model without any significant modifications, except for color alteration and minor aesthetic and ergonomic changes.

The 2014 machine had standard features, such as a large round headlight, a wide handlebar, a one-piece redesigned dual seat with lumbar support for the rider and a wider and longer seating area for the passenger, a dual slash-cut chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with white-wall tires.

In the performance department, the 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front with 150 mm of travel and a uni-trak seven-way preload-adjustable shock absorber with 103 mm of travel on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.