2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom

41 mm Front Fork

• Excellent rigidity and 5.9 in. of travel
• 33° rake and 7.2 in. of trail for excellent straight line stability
• Wide fork pitch for classic look

Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner

• Maintains precise valve timing with maintenance
• Assures greater reliability
• Hidden from view to preserve the engine’s clean, basic look

Belt Drive

• Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
• More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel
• Low maintenance and low noise

Custom Cast 21-Inch Front Wheel

• Arranged in pairs, the wheel’s 18 "spokes" were designed by hand
• Tapered and flanged in 2 directions, every line and surface of each 3-D spoke is exquisitely curved

Custom Features:

• Clean headlight design is small and isolated without a central fork cover or headlamp bar
• Chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals as well as footpegs, shift lever and rear brake lever
• Small, minimalist fender and lack of front fork covers also contribute to the slender appearance of the front end
• Sporty, straight-style handlebar adDual Sport to the bike’s custom styling
• Instead of handlebar clamps, twin tubes elegantly curve back from the upper triple clamp
• Both the handlebar and twin tubes are completely chromed
• 1-piece "gunfighter" style seat is designed for comfortable rider and passenger accommodation and a custom-style look
• Chromed forward-mount footpegs instead of floorboarDual Sport add to the custom image and improve rider control
• Matte black frame emphasizes the chrome finishing
• Standard toe-operated shift lever instead of a heel-toe shifter

Double Cradle Frame

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

• Dual throttle bodies with sub throttles provide optimum performance and rideability
• 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 fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption

Engine

• 903cc V-twin SOHC engine tuned to deliver healthy dose of torque at low rpm
• Smooth and reliable
• Gear-driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft without heavy vibration
• Rubber-mounted to eliminate engine vibration at all speeDual Sport

Four-Valve Cylinder Head

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

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• A 300 mm front and 270 mm rear disc have 2-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Liquid and Air Cooling

• Exceptional thermal control with finned cylinders and head and liquid cooling combination
• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
• Automatic fan helps keep things cool
• Includes temperature warning light

Options

• The Vulcan 900 Custom is the crown jewel in Kawasaki’s mid-size cruiser family. This chrome-laden cruiser is more than just good looking. Like its 903-cubic-centimeter siblings, the 900 Custom’s big-bike feel is generated by a powerplant that pulls cleanly around town and boasts exceptional roll-on acceleration that matches the get-up-and-go of much larger motorcycles.
• What really separates the Custom from the crowd is a unique design. To pull this off, Kawasaki engineers and designers concentrated on delivering a motorcycle that provides customized appearances usually reserved for expensive two-wheel offerings. A massive rear tire, light-looking front end highlighted by a thin 21-inch cast wheel, and sculpted bodywork highlight the features of the Vulcan 900 Custom.
• Perhaps one of the most striking examples of Kawasaki’s determination to provide this Vulcan cruiser with a distinctive look to match its "custom" designation are the spokes of its large diameter 21-inch front cast wheel – itself somewhat rare in the custom-building world . Arranged in pairs, the spokes were hand-designed for a special visual appeal.
• Complimenting the lightweight trimmed-down look of the front wheel is a low, wide rear, featuring a 15-inch cast wheel and 180-millimeter tire to give the rider the feeling of sitting on a motorcycle made for him (or her) alone. Crafted to highlight elegance as much as its gutsy, fuel-injected V-twin power, the Vulcan 900 Custom is sure to have a broad appeal.
• Employing its own version of design minimalism, Kawasaki has produced a cruiser that is just enough of everything that is right. Even the visual contrast of the front and rear wheels is heightened by the simplicity and subtlety of the fuel tank. Its carefully molded and delicately curved shape brings a visual connection that literally ties together the highly customized approach of the Vulcan 900 Custom.
• Whether moving at highway speeDual Sport towarDual Sport a midnight getaway, or tooling through local streets on the way to work, the Vulcan 900 Custom’s light, sporty handling will keep it at the front of the pack in the eyes of knowledgeable motorcyclists. Excellent stability, good power, easy maneuverability, and startling attractiveness make this new Kawasaki one to own.
• Available in three color selections, the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom offers stylish aesthetics in a platform that’s perfect for customization with Kawasaki accessories.

Positive Neutral Finder

• Just lift the shift pedal from 1st gear at a stop to find neutral easy, every time

Sculpted Bodywork

• Fuel tank features a twin valley design, with a dynamic tension and presence all its own
• Composed exclusively of curves with constantly varying radii, the twin valley design theme continues in the rear fender and its hand-sculpted contours are designed to be pleasing to both the eye and to the touch
• Bottom of the rear fender features a relatively straight cut, to balance the lines of the motorcycle

Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps

• Gives you the information you need at-a-glance
• Compact design complements the bike’s clean look

Wide Rear Tire

• 180 mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image
• Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
• Custom cast 15 in. rear wheel contrasts the "light," tall front wheel