2013 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom

41 mm Front Fork

• 33 degrees of rake and 7.2 in. of trail for excellent straight line tracking
• Offers excellent rigidity and 5.9 in. of travel

4-valve Cylinder Head

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

903 cc V-twin SOHC Engine

• Gear-driven balancer allows the use of a single-pin crankshaft without excessive vibration
• Rubber mounted to reduce engine vibration at all speeds
• Smooth and reliable engine tuned to deliver a healthy dose of torque at low rpm

Belt Drive

• Low maintenance and low noise
• Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action

Custom Cast 21 in. Front Wheel

• The wheel’s 18 “spokes” are arranged in pairs
• Tapered and flanged in 2 directions, every line and surface of each 3D spoke is exquisitely curved

Custom Features

• Chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals as well as footpegs, shift lever and rear brake lever
• 1-piece “gunfighter” style seat is designed for comfortable rider and passenger accommodation and a custom-style look
• Clean headlight design is compact and isolated without a central fork cover or headlamp bar
• Standard toe-operated shift lever instead of a heel-toe shifter complements the forward footpegs for a more open rider position
• Forward-mounted footpegs instead of floorboards add to the custom image and improve rider control
• Small, minimalist fender and lack of front fork covers also contribute to the slender appearance of the front end
• Sporty, straight-style handlebar adds 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

Double Cradle Frame

• Triangular swingarm has a hardtail appearance, but utilizes a single shock hidden beneath the seat
• Very rigid, large-diameter box section backbone allows space for a larger fuel tank, and lightweight handling at low speeds
• Long wheelbase contributes to a comfortable highway ride
• Long and low chassis for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
• Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds

Dual Slash-cut Mufflers

• Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain emission reducing honeycomb catalyzers

Electronic Fuel Injection

• Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for optimal acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption
• 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
• Superb performance and rideability thanks to dual throttle bodies with sub-throttles

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• The 300 mm front and 270 mm rear brake rotors are gripped by twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Key Features

• Stylish instrumentation includes convenient fuel gauge
• Efficient and stylish belt drive for long life
• 903 cc V-twin offers an optimal balance of performance, style and manageability
• Fat 180-series rear tire is largest in class
• 5.3 gal. fuel tank is largest in class
• Forward-mounted foot controls for laid-back riding position
• Digital fuel injection for precise throttle response and improved fuel economy
• Stylish cast wheels – solid-look rear and “twin-spoke” front

Liquid and Air Cooling

• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
• Automatic fan helps keep things cool
• Finned cylinders and heads combine with liquid-cooling for exceptional thermal control

Positive Neutral Finder

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

Sculpted Bodywork

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

Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps

• Compact design matches the bike’s clean look
• Provides riders crucial information at a glance

Wide Rear Tire

• 180 mm rear tire provides added traction 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