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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic LT
The road-ready Vulcan® 900 Classic LT is the perfect ride for those looking for a big tourer without the big sticker price. This V-twin powered cruiser comes complete with all the touring accessories you’d expect: stylish saddlebags, an adjustable windshield, and a passenger backrest. Add in the styling details that make this a Vulcan cruiser, including a chromed brass studded seat that matches the passenger backrest, and it’s a smart choice to take on the road.
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Features
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Key Features: • 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin offers the optimal balance of performance and maneuverability • Optically correct windscreen is height adjustable to accommodate a wide range of riders • Top quality leather saddlebags are deep-dyed for long-lasting color and have easy-to-use quick-release fasteners • Passenger backrest comes standard • Gorgeous two-tone paint is standard • Stylish instrumentation includes handy fuel gauge • 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in class • Longest factory warranty in its class – 24 months • Chrome brass studded seat matches saddlebags and passenger backrest
903CC V-Twin SOHC Engine: • Smooth and reliable engine tuned to deliver a healthy dose of torque at low rpm • Gear-driven balancer allows use of single-pin crankshaft without excessive vibration • Rubber mounted to reduce engine vibration at all speeds
Four-Valve Cylinder Head: • Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, creating more power and low-end torque • Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical • Long intake tracts narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling, increased torque and better low-end response
Liquid And Air Cooling: • Finned cylinders and head combined with liquid cooling result in exceptional thermal control • Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power • Automatic fan helps keep things cool • Includes temperature warning light
Dual Slash-Cut Mufflers: • Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain emission-reducing honeycomb catalyzers
Positive Neutral Finder: • Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to easily find neutral, every time
Electronic Fuel Injection: • Superb performance and rideability thanks to dual throttle bodies with sub-throttles • The ECU controlled sub-throttles are located behind the main throttle valve, allowing the DFI® system to provide more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor • Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for optimal acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption
Kevlar-Reinforced Belt Drive: • Lower unsprung weight than a shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action • Efficiently transfers power to the rear wheel • Cleaner and lower maintenance than chain drive
Double Cradle Frame: • Very rigid, large-diameter box section backbone allows for a larger fuel tank, high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds • Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at low speeds • Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability • Triangular swingarm has a hardtail appearance, but utilizes a single shock hidden beneath the seat • Long and low chassis for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
Low Stepped Seat: • Ultra-low 26.8-inch seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops • Laid-back riding comfort for two • Detailed with half-inch diameter chrome plated brass studs
Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators And Caution Lamps: • Provides riders crucial information at a glance • Compact design matches the bike’s clean look
41MM Front Fork: • Excellent rigidity and 5.9 inches of travel • 32-degree rake angle offers excellent straight line manners • Classic look with wide fork pitch
Custom Spoke Wheels: • Chromed steel rims and spokes • “Spool-style” polished aluminum front hub
Wide Rear Tire: • 180mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image • Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
Disc Brakes: • Both the 300mm front and 270mm rear rotors feature twin-piston calipers for great power and feel
Windscreen: • Robust, optically correct, acrylic plastic windscreen is shaped for smooth airflow • Strong chrome-plated steel supports enhance cruiser style • Adjustable height
Saddlebags: • Carefully selected top grain cowhide with minimal flaws and deep dyed for a long-lived finish • Slant top opening lid, with two 1.5-inch wide leather straps, chrome buckles and hidden quick release fasteners • Dual panel lid construction with embossed Vulcan logo detail • Half-inch diameter chrome plated brass stud accents • Metal reinforced upper edge so bags hold their shape • Rolled and riveted lid minimizes water entry
Passenger Backrest: • Classic tombstone shape • Strong chrome plated steel supports • Pad detailed with chrome plated brass studs
2012 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic LT
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder V-twin
- Displacement
- 903cc / 55.1 cu.in.
- Bore x Stroke
- 88 x 74.2 mm
- Maximum Torque
- 58.2 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Fuel Injection
- EFI with dual 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies
- Fuel Capacity
- 5.3 gal.
Transmission
- Ignition
- TCBI with Electronic Advance
- Transmission
- 5-Speed
- Final Drive
- Belt
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
- Suspension Rear
- Uni-Track® swingarm
- Tires Front
- 130/90-16
- Tires Rear
- 180/70-15
- Brake Front
- 300mm hydraulic disc
- Brake Rear
- 270mm hydraulic disc
- Wheel Travel, Front
- 5.9 in.
- Wheel Travel, Rear
- 4.1 in.
Dimensions
- Trail
- 6.3 in.
- Wheelbase
- 64.8 in.
- Seat Height
- 26.8 in.
- Overall Length
- 97.0 in.
- Overall Width
- 39.6 in.
- Overall Height
- 58.3 in.
- Curb Weight
- 657.1 lbs.
General Information
- Rake
- 32°
- Warranty
- 24 Months


