Power is conveyed to the rear wheel through a five-speed tranny with belt final drive.įrom there, the Custom and Classic diverge, mostly in the front half of the motorcycle. Kawasaki says the V-twin produces a peak 58.2 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. Electronic fuel injection, liquid cooling, overhead cams and four valves per cylinder improve efficiency, but the radiator is hidden between the front downtubes of the frame, and the cylinders are finned, just like an air-cooled cruiser of yore. Thus the engine spins a single crankpin to provide the old-style V-twin cadence, but a gear-driven balancer and rubber engine mounts keep the worst vibes away from the rider. The 903cc V-twin blends traditional touches many cruiser riders demand with modern technology that provides smoother running and allows Kawasaki to meet proliferating noise and emissions standards. 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SEĪll three models share nearly identical drivetrains. Styling elements such as the broad, 5.3-gallon gas tank, fins that exaggerate the size of the cylinders and a 180-section rear tire make the Vulcan 900s look like larger motorcycles. Although most cruiser riders appreciate the manageability that comes with low seat heights and engines tuned for easily accessible torque, few want to look like they’re riding a bike built for newbies. One thing that doesn’t come across in photos is the Vulcan 900s’ scale. Finally, the Classic LT groups together the accessories needed to make the Vulcan a touring platform: an adjustable windscreen, saddlebags, a more comfortable seat and a passenger backrest. Meanwhile, the Classic offers a retro fat-tire look with spoked wheels to please traditionalists.
For an extra $400, the Special Edition version of the Custom adds blacked-out exhaust and engine parts that contrast with valve covers that Kawasaki calls orange but look more like an attractive shade of copper to my eye. The Custom serves up chopper-esque styling with its 21-inch front tire and slender fork.
#2009 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CUSTOM BACKREST PLUS#
The Vulcan 900 line offers two basic flavors, three models, plus one Special Edition appearance package.
Kawasaki took advantage of the beautiful riding around Americade in New York’s Adirondack region to remind us of some of those bread-and-butter bikes, such as the company’s Vulcan 900s, which happen to be its best-selling cruisers. It’s human nature to gawk at the newest model loaded with accessories, but when it comes time to lay down money for an everyday ride, most people move to a more practical point on the food chain. By Lance Oliver photography by Alfonse PalaimaĢ009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Classic LTĪ demo ride on the new Voyager was the hardest ticket to get at the Kawasaki tent at the Americade Rally in Lake George, New York, in June 2009.
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