2012 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic

41 mm Front Fork

• 32-degree rake angle for excellent straight line stability
• Excellent rigidity and 5.9 inches of travel – the most in its class
• Wide fork pitch for classic look

4-valve Cylinder Head

• Extremely efficient intake tracts feature ports that narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling and increased torque
• Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical
• Long intake tracts for great low-end response
• Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, resulting in more power and more low-end torque

903 cc V-twin SOHC Engine

• Smooth and reliable
• Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without excessive vibration
• Tuned to deliver a healthy dose of torque at low rpm

Custom Spoke Wheels

• “Spool-style” polished aluminum front hub
• Chromed steel rims and spokes

Double Cradle Frame

• Long and low for minimal seat height and maximum visual impact
• Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds
• Triangular swingarm looks like a hardtail design, but acts on a single shock hidden beneath the seat
• Very rigid large-diameter box section backbone allows a larger fuel tank, and helps contribute to high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds
• Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability

Dual Slash-cut Mufflers

• Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain honeycomb catalyzers to reduce emissions

Electronic Fuel Injection

• The sub-throttles, located behind the main throttle valve, are controlled by the ECU so that the DFI® system retains more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
• Fine-atomizing injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption
• Dual throttle bodies with sub-throttles provide optimum performance and rideability

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• A 300 mm front and 270 mm rear disc have twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Kevlar-reinforced Belt Drive

• Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
• Cleaner and lower maintenance than chain drive
• More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel compared to shaft drive

Key Features

• Rider floorboards with heel and toe shifter enhance rider comfort
• Efficient and stylish belt drive runs cleaner and requires less maintenance than a chain
• Digital fuel injection for precise throttle response and improved fuel economy
• 903 cc liquid-cooled V-twin offers an optimal balance of performance and maneuverability
• Fat 180-series rear tire is largest in class
• 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in class
• Stylish tank-mounted instrumentation includes fuel gauge

Liquid and Air-cooling

• Includes temperature warning light
• Exceptional thermal control with finned cylinders and cylinder head, combined with liquid cooling
• Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic
• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power

Low Stepped Seat

• Laid-back riding comfort for two
• Ultra-low 26.8-inch seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops

Positive Neutral Finder

• Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to easily find neutral, every time

Special Edition

• New for 2012, a checkered flag pinstripe detail adds to the factory custom look
• New for 2012 Special Edition has black-out treatment on forks, rear fender struts, engine covers and cases, and cylinders and valve covers

Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps

• Gives you the information you need at a glance
• 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in its class
• Compact design complements the bike’s clean look

Wide Rear Tire

• Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
• Widest rear tire in its class
• 180 mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image