Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic
Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic
Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic
Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic
Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic
Yesterday we brought you the 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager and Vaquero, and now it’s time to reveal the 900 models from the Vulcan line-up. The 900 models are intended for riders that seek for “smaller” cruiser bikes. As you can see from the photos, if you compare the 1700 Voyager and the boys from 900, they have noticeable different in term of size and overall design. There are three variants of 900 Vulcan models namely the 2012 Vulcan 900 Classic, 2012 Vulcan 900 Classic LT, and 2012 Vulcan 900 Custom.All three cruiser bikes are powered by the same engine – SOHC V-Twin with displacement of 903cc and carries bore/stroke in form of an oversquare 88mm x 74.2mm. The fueling system is on the 2012 Vulcan 900 models cruiser are courtesy of a DFI system with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies. What differentiate the 2012 900 models with the 1700 Voyager is they carry 5-speed transmission which means that their front ends have a little bit more rake.
2012 Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic SE
For the 2012 Vulcan 900 SE, this cruiser offers dual pipes, pullback handlebars, big fenders, and spoked wheels. The prices for 2012 900 Classic are between $8,299/€6,043 to $8,499/€6,188. The 2012 Vulcan 900 Classic LT is filling the mid-sized touring cruiser segment and worth $9,499/€6,916 and you can recognize it from the studded pillion, backrest, studded saddlebags., and adjustable windshield at the front to protect riders from wind and small bugs. To emphasize the classic cruiser style, the 900 Classic LT has dual slash cut pipes and a chrome console mounted high on the tank.
Last but not least is the 2012 Vulcan 900 Custom that costs around $8,699-$8,999 (€6,333-€6,551). The Japanese motorcycle maker trimmed up a little bit the fenders, pulled the bars in and back. To give custom style, this cruiser has blacked out the parts starts from the engine up to the cast wheels. The front of the 2012 900 Custom is a bit taller up to 21-inches and the rear tire is also a bit wider around 180mm.