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KAWASAKI VN 900 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 22
First production year: 2006
KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900, also known as the Vulcan 900, was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006, following the same recipe as Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki, using a smaller engine fitted into a slightly larger frame.

The bike was available in a Classic version that didn't feature any additional accessories, Custom and Light Tourer models fitted with other custom and touring-oriented accessories.

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a touring-oriented version of the base model that packed the same engine and frame with additional accessories.

The Classic Light Tourer model came with a factory-installed large adjustable windscreen for better wind protection, a backrest that offered more comfort for the passenger, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

It packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels shod with fat tires.

The 2014 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer had its heartbeat set by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a five-speed constant mesh manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final Kevlar belt drive.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006. The bike followed the same formula of a smaller but capable engine fitted in a slightly larger frame like Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki on their cruiser lines.

The bike was available in Classic, Custom, and Light Tourer versions, all packing the same engine and frame but with different custom or touring-oriented accessories that enhanced their overall capabilities.

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a more touring-oriented version of the base model, fitted with several touring-oriented accessories.

The additional accessories included a large factory-installed windscreen for batter wind protection, a backrest that offered more comfort to the passenger, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

It packed the same standard features as the base and custom versions, including a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a one-piece dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

In the performance department, the 2013 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 50 hp with a peak force at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle with several additional touring-oriented accessories compared to the base model.

The motorcycle packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels shod with fat tires.

In addition, the Classic Light Tourer version packed a factory-installed adjustable windscreen for more wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer was available in two color schemes: Metallic Moondust Grey with Ebony and Pearl Burnish Beige with Metallic Majestic Red.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer had installed a 903cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. As for the power figures, the engine delivered

50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

As for the braking performance, the bike's 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, offering optimum stopping power.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006. The bike followed the same recipe as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha by placing a smaller engine into a slightly larger chassis.

The bike was a boulevard-style cruiser similar in design to the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe or the Fat Boy. It was available in Classic, Custom, and Touring versions., packing the same engine and frame but with several different or additional accessories.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Custom, a cruiser motorcycle in its eighth year of production that only featured color alterations.

It packed standard features, such as a small round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual slash-cut exhaust system with two silencers mounted on the right side, and cast aluminum wheels.

Compared to the Classic version, the Custom model was more aggressive and featured modifications, such as a larger 21-inch wheel on the front and a solid aluminum wheel on the rear, different fenders, forward-mounted footpegs instead of floorboards, and a drag-styled handlebar.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Custom packed the same 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine as the Classic model, delivering 50 hp with maximum strength at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Special Edition photo gallery

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition, a cruiser motorcycle with unique styling and the same specifications as the standard model.

The special edition machine retained all the nifty features of the base model but offered an eye-candy custom graphic scheme that combined matte black with chromed elements, enhanced by a white racing stripe and a red or green pinstripe.

The 2012 special edition 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, large fenders, a dual slash-cut chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Special Edition packed the same 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine as the standard model, delivering 50 hp with maximum strength at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The bike was built around a double cradle steel frame with a 41 mm seven-way preload-adjustable telescopic fork on the front and a uni-trak shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance.

As for the braking power, the bike relied on a 300 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc coupled to a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic photo gallery

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer unveiled the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006 as a mid-sized cruiser machine with a smaller engine fitted in a slightly larger chassis.

The same recipe was used by Suzuki, Yamaha, and Honda on their cruiser lines. Over its production period, the VN900 Classic didn't feature any significant modifications, packing the same specifications since 2006.

When it was first introduced, the motorcycle was well received by the press, making several references to its physical presence, aesthetics, and equipment. Also, the bike was similar in design to the Harley-Davidson Deluxe and Fat Boy models.

The machine packed standard features such as a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat with a low seating position, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 50 hp with a peak force at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The braking performance was handled by a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Custom, a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle and a more aggressive brother of the standard VN900 Classic motorcycle.

Compared to the Classic version, the Custom model packed a larger 21-inch nine-spoke aluminum wheel on the front and a solid one on the rear, restyled fenders, forward-mounted footpegs, a drag-style handlebar, and a smaller round headlight up front.

The 2011 Custom model had standard features, such as a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two silencers on the right side, and aluminum wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Custom had installed a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 50 hp with maximum strength at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

The motorcycle was manufactured around a double cradle steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a uni-trak shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was achieved by a 300 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle, also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic, that debuted in 2006. The bike offered a low seating position that suited even shorter riders and had a smaller V-twin engine mounted inside a slightly larger frame.

The bike was powered by a V-twin engine tied to a five-speed manual transmission and had a boulevard style similar in design to the Harley-Davidson Deluxe or Fat Boy models. The bike had standard features, such as a 20-liter fuel tank, floorboards, a fuel injection system, and a final belt drive.

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a cruiser motorcycle that packed additional touring-oriented features compared to the standard 2010 model.

Besides its standard features, the Light Tourer was fitted with additional touring elements, such as a large windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

In the performance department, the 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer packed the same 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine as the 2011 base model, delivering an output power of 50 hp with a peak force at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The bike's engine was tied to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final belt drive.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic photo gallery

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle that carried the acclaimed heritage of the 903cc series and offered the same specifications as previous models.

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic debuted in 2006 as a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle, also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic. The bike followed the same recipe as Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki with their cruiser lines by using a smaller engine in a slightly larger chassis.

The 2011 VN900 was in its sixth year of production and packed the same standard features as previous models, with a round headlight, a pulled-back wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, wire-spoke wheels with fat tires, and a dual slash-cut chromed exhaust system.

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

The braking performance was achieved by a 300 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had installed a 903cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by a fuel injection system, boasting 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications, except for color alterations.

The VN900 Classic Light Tourer was a more touring-oriented version of the base model that debuted in 2006. The bike packed several additional touring accessories that enhanced its overall touring capabilities.

Up front, the motorcycle was equipped with a large factory-installed windscreen that offered better wind protection, a backrest for more comfort and a relaxed seating position for the passenger, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

It packed the same standard features as the Classic version, including a round headlight with a chromed housing, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument cluster, a one-piece dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

As for power, the 2011 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer had its heartbeat set by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system. It delivered 50 hp with a peak force at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The engine's power was transferred to a five-speed constant mesh manual transmission and sent to the rear wheel through a final Kevlar low-maintenance belt drive.

full description and technical specifications
KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006, following the same recipe as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha, by fitting a smaller engine in a slightly larger chassis.

The VN900 model was available in three versions. The VN900B alias the Classic, the VN900D Touring, and the VN900C Custom. They all packed the same engine and frame but different with various accessories.

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Custom, a cruiser motorcycle regarded as the more aggressive brother of the base VN900 Classic version.

Some changes that differentiated it from the Classic model were the cast aluminum wheels, with a larger 21-inch nine-spoke front wheel and a solid one on the rear, redesigned fenders, forward-mounted footpegs, a smaller headlight, and a drag-styled handlebar.

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

In the braking department, the motorcycle packed a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2010 Kawasaki VN900 Custom had its heartbeat set by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, delivering 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a more touring-oriented version of the base model, packed with additional features to make longer journeys more comfortable.

Compared to the base model, the Classic Light Tourer version was fitted with a sizeable factory-installed windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

The bike packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight up front, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a one-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

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

The bike's wheels were fitted with a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 270 mm disc coupled to a twin-piston caliper on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

The 2010 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900, also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic, was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006. Like Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki, the VN900 model followed the same formula of a smaller power unit mounted in a slightly larger chassis.

The cruiser motorcycle had a low seat height, perfect for shorter riders, was powered by a V-twin engine coupled to a five-speed gearbox, and was similar in design to the Harley-Davidson Deluxe or Fat Boy.

After its unveiling, the press regarded the machine as favorable, referencing its aesthetics, physical presence, and equipment especially reserved for big-bore motorcycles.

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle in its fifth year of production with the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as previous models without any modifications.

Visually, the bike packed standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a two-piece dual seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a slash-cut dual exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2010 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had installed a 903cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 50 hp with maximum strength at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki VN900 Custom, a slightly different version of the standard Classic model that packed the same specifications as previous models without any modifications, except for color alterations.

The Custom version was different from the Classic model by packing cast aluminum wheels, with a solid unit on the rear and a larger 21-inch nine-spoke unit on the front, redesigned fenders, forward-mounted footpegs instead of floorboards, a smaller headlight, and a drag-styled handlebar.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle was equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a drag-styled handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, and a chromed exhaust system with two long silencers mounted on the right side.

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

The braking power was achieved by a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

The 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006. The bike was also known as the Vulcan 900 and was made in Classic, Custom, and Tourer versions, packing the same engine and frame with different accessories.

The Kawasaki VN900 followed the same recipe of fitting a smaller power unit in a slightly larger frame, like Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha in their cruiser lines. In addition, the bike had a boulevard style similar to the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe or the Fat Boy.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer, a version of the Classic base model that featured several touring-oriented accessories.

The Classic Light Tourer came with a factory-mounted large windscreen that offered better wind protection, a pillion backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

The bike packed standard features, such as a round headlight up front with a chromed housing, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument cluster, a one-piece dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

In the performance department, the 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Classic Light Tourer had installed a 903cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank that delivered an output of 50 hp with maximum strength at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic photo gallery

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle that retained the same performance, technical, and visual specifications as the previous models without any significant modifications.

The bike was first released in 2006 as a mid-sized cruiser with a smaller engine mounted in a slightly larger frame. This formula was also used by Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda on their cruiser lines.

In the visual department, the bike was identical to previous models, packing the same standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a dual slash-cut exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

The 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had installed a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The bike's power was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

The bike was built on a double cradle steel frame with a 41 mm seven-position adjustable telescopic fork on the front acting as suspension and a 300 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper acting as brakes. A uni-trak shock absorber softened the rear wheel and stopped by a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic, also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic, was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006. It followed the same formula as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha on their cruiser series by using a smaller engine in a slightly larger chassis.

In 2008, alongside the Classic model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Custom. The Custom model was similar to the Classic version, with the same engine, frame, suspension, and brakes, but with several modifications.

Compared to the Classic version, the Custom model featured cast alloy aluminum wheels, with a solid unit on the rear and a 21-inch nine-spoke wheel on the front, restyled fenders, forward-mounted footpegs instead of floorboards, a smaller headlight, and a drag-styled handlebar.

In the visual department, the 2008 Custom model had standard features, such as a wide drag-styled handlebar, a smaller round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, and a dual chromed slash-cut exhaust system.

The 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Custom had its heartbeat set by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. As for the power figures, the engine boasted 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The engine worked in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission fitted with a wet multi-disc clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final belt drive.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic Light Tourer photo gallery

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Kawasaki VN900 Light Tourer, a cruiser motorcycle with several additional touring-oriented accessories that the Classic base model.

The Light Tourer model packed a factory-installed large windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage. In addition, the bike was available with an optional studded seat.

Besides its touring accessories, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a large round headlight up front, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument cluster, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two long silencers on the right side, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

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

The braking performance was handled by a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc coupled to a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Kawasaki VN900 Light Tourer had installed a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output of 50 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic photo gallery

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.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Custom, the more aggressive-styled brother of the Classic version. The bike packed the same performance specifications as the Classic version but with several differences.

The Custom version was slightly different, with cast alloy wheels, a solid wheel on the rear and a 21-inch nine-spoke aluminum wheel on the front, redesigned fenders, forward-mounted footpegs as opposed to the Classic's floorboards, a smaller headlight, and a drag-styled handlebar.

The bike had standard features, such as a smaller round headlight up front, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual chromed slash-cut exhaust system, and cast aluminum wheels.

It was built on a double cradle steel frame, with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a uni-trak shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The bike's aluminum wheels were fitted with a 300 mm disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 270 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2007 Kawasaki VN900 Custom had installed a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Custom photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006. The bike was also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic and followed the same formula as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha by using a smaller engine in a slightly larger chassis.

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki VN900 Custom alongside the Classic model. The Custom model was more aggressively styled than the Classic model and featured several changes.

Some significant changes included the cast alloy wheels, with a solid wheel on the rear and a 21-inch nine-spoke aluminum wheel on the front, redesigned fenders, forward-mounted footpegs as opposed to the Classic's floorboards, a smaller headlight, and a drag-styled handlebar.

The bike had standard features, such as a smaller round headlight up front, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual chromed slash-cut exhaust system, and cast aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2006 Kawasaki VN900 Custom packed the same 903cc four-stroke V-twin engine as the Classic model, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 50 hp at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final belt drive.

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KAWASAKI VN900 Classic photo gallery

The Kawasaki VN900 Classic, also known as the Vulcan 900 Classic, was a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006 and followed the formula of a smaller but capable engine mounted into a one-size-up chassis. This combination was also used by Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha on their cruiser motorcycles.

In the appearance department, the VN900 was a boulevard-styled cruiser similar to the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or Deluxe model and was powered by a 903cc V-twin engine tied to a five-speed manual transmission.

The bike packed standard equipment, such as a 20-liter (5.3 gallons) fuel tank, the largest in its class, disc brakes both front and rear, floorboards, a fuel injection system, and a final belt drive.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle was built around a double cradle steel frame with a 41 mm seven-position adjustable telescopic fork on the front and a uni-trak shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 300 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

The 2006 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had installed a 903cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its teardrop-shaped fuel tank, delivering 54 hp with a peak force at 6,000 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

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