2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom.

                              Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom.

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is a classic cruiser that is just as fun to ride as it is to look at. The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is a mid weight cruiser that has been in production since 2006. Now there’s an eight model line up made up of cruisers and tourers – three 900cc v-twins and five 1,700cc v-twins.

The Vulcan 900 Custom’s unique, edgy design shows it can stand out from the cruising crowd. Kawasaki engineers and designers concentrated on delivering a motorcycle with a customized appearance typically found only on expensive two-wheel offerings. A massive rear tire, light-looking front end accentuated by a thin 21-inch cast wheel, and sculpted bodywork top the stand-out features of the Vulcan 900 Custom.

The Vulcan 900 also packs quite a punch. It's powered by a 903cc liquid cooled engine that performs with precision and excellence.The 9.5:1 compression ratio is just about average relative to all 2013 cruiser motorcycles. A bore and stroke of 88 x 74.2mm makes this motor oversquare.The Vulcan 900 has an easy to control fuel injection which helps with the handling and performance at lower speeds. When you want that extra speed the low RPM torque is bound to provide the thrilling ride in just about any road conditions. One of the key features to be noted about the Vulcan 900 is the auto fast idling system that helps to ensure that the engine stays at a fixed speed in all starting conditions.

Out on the road, the Vulcan’s comparatively light weight and good suspension set-up makes it a comfortable ride. It will do whatever you ask of it. It’s nimble and smooth thanks in part to a reasonably long wheelbase (64.8-inches) and those compliant suspension settings.
The Vulcan 900 Custom is 94.7 inches long and 35.2 inches wide. The wheelbase comes in at 64.8 inches, shorter than average in this segment. A seat height of 27 inches is 3.90 inches lower than the average motorcycle, making this ideal for shorter riders.

Bridging the visual contrast between the front and rear wheels is a sleek and subtle fuel tank. Its flowing lines easily lead the eye along the careful and delicate curves that blend together the highly customized form of this gem of mid-sized cruisers. The frame provides understated support for the Kawasaki artistry that is the appealing and gutsy, fuel-injected V-Twin Vulcan 900 Custom. Its stylish aesthetics grace a platform that’s perfect for customization with Kawasaki accessories.

The 2013 Vulcan 900 Custom has a starting MSRP of $9,199, a reasonable price to pay for a member of the class of 2013 cruiser motorcycles (the average price is $13,240). A 12-month factory warranty from Kawasaki helps protect new buyers.

Specifications:
Engine Type             V-Twin, liquid cooled.
Bore and Stroke       88x 74.2 mm.
Compression ratio    9.5:1.
Displacement            (cc) 903.
Valves                       8.
Fuel Capacity           5.3 gal.
Bodystyle                  Cruiser
Seat Height               27.0 in.
Curb Weight             610.8 lbs.
Front Tire Size          80/90x21.
Rear Tire Size          180/70x15.
Wheelbase               64.8 in.
Price                         $9,199.00.