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The 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900: Ride Long & Prosper

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Kawasaki’s quintessential middleweight road cruiser might not break any world records—but that’s probably just because Guinness doesn’t have a category for “best all-rounder”. There’s a good reason newer motorcyclists who want to learn how to ride bigger, badder bikes have been flocking to the Vulcan for over two decades—and a good reason why Kawasaki has barely changed the bike’s fundamental design in almost that long.

We’ll come right out and say it: this bike slaps. That’s just as true for this year’s model as it has been for every iteration of the Vulcan 900 since 2006, when it got its last major upgrade. Not giving a bike any significant upgrades for sixteen years is either the most audacious or the laziest move we’ve ever seen a major bike manufacturer make—and as we should all know by now, the folks at Kawasaki are anything but lazy. Leaving this model alone for so long was nothing less than a vote of utter confidence in its capabilities, and the 2022 Vulcan 900 still lives up to those long-established expectations.

You still get the now-classic 4-stroke, 55-degree, liquid-cooled 903cc V-twin engine—producing 50 hp and 58.2 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. The 5 speed transmission still has Kawasaki’s user-friendly positive neutral finder, making it easier for newer cruiser riders to take their hand off the clutch at a stop without accidentally stalling. Floorboards, a heel shifter, and a nice low seat all contribute to making this bike a real easy rider, just as they always have.

The Vulcan 900 is still a heavy motorcycle, too. The Classic trim has a curb weight of 619.6 lbs, while the slightly stripped down Custom weighs 610.6 lbs and the saddlebag-and-windscreen-accoutred Classic LT comes in at 657.1 lbs with all accessories attached. But if you’re looking for a big, friendly road cruiser with a V-twin bark far worse than its bite, it’s hard to do better than this.

The Vulcan’s got some competition from the other big Japanese bike brands—like the Suzuki Boulevard C50 and the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec—but it’s likely the most compelling choice for riders craving a balance of reliable power and badass old-school cruiser styling. We’re happy to see this old friend in Kawasaki’s 2022 lineup.

The 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic starts at $8,499 USD / $10,299 CAD, the 900 Custom starts at* $8,999 USD / $10,499 CAD, and the 900 Classic LT starts at $9,499 USD / $11,899 CAD.

On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 in one place.

Model Overview

</p>General Info

Price: $8,499 USD / $10,299 CAD
Key Features:
- Dual-throttle valves
- Wide drag bars
- Parallel slash cut exhaust pipes
- Positive neutral finder
- Heel shifter
- Floorboards
- Classic teardrop tank

Main Specs

Engine: 903cc 4-stroke, 55-degree, liquid-cooled V-twin
Power: 50 hp
Torque: 58.2 lb.-ft @ 3500 rpm
Curb Weight: 619.6 lbs. (281 kg) for Classic base model
Seat Height: 26.8 in (681 mm) at lowest point

Competitors

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Specifications

From Kawasaki

ENGINE

Engine903 cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooledPower50 HPBore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2mmCompression Ratio9.5:1
Fuel SystemDFI 34mm Throttle Bodies (2), with sub-throttle valvesStarterElectricLubricationDRIVETRAIN

ClutchTransmission5-speed with positive neutral finderFinal DriveKevlar-reinforced beltCHASSIS

Suspension Front41mm Showa telescopic fork/5.9 inSuspension RearUni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload/4.1 inBrakes FrontSingle 300mm hydraulic discBrakes RearSingle 270mm hydraulic disc
Tires Front130/90-16Tires Rear180/70-15Fuel Tank Capacity5.3 galColorMetallic Dark Green/Pearl Robotic White
ELECTRICAL

IgnitionTCBI w/ Electronic AdvanceSpark PlugsHeadlightLEDTail LightLEDDIMENSIONS

Overall Length97.0 inOverall Width39.6 inOverall Height41.9 inWheelbase64.8 inGround Clearance5.3 inSeat Height26.8 inCurb Weight619.6 lb*WARRANTY

Warranty12 MonthsKawasaki Protection Plus12, 24, or 36 months2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Specifications

From Kawasaki

ENGINE

Engine903 cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooledPower50 HPBore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2mmCompression Ratio9.5:1
Fuel SystemDFI 34mm Throttle Bodies (2), with sub-throttle valvesStarterElectricLubricationDRIVETRAIN

ClutchTransmission5-speed with positive neutral finderFinal DriveKevlar-reinforced beltCHASSIS

Suspension Front41mm Showa telescopic fork/5.9 inSuspension RearUni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload/4.1 inBrakes FrontSingle 300mm hydraulic discBrakes RearSingle 270mm hydraulic disc
Tires Front80/90-21Tires Rear180/70-15Fuel Tank Capacity5.3 galColorPearl Robotic White/Pearl Nightshade Teal
ELECTRICAL

IgnitionTCBI w/ Electronic AdvanceSpark PlugsHeadlightLEDTail LightLEDDIMENSIONS

Overall Length94.7 inOverall Width35.2 inOverall Height44.1 inWheelbase64.8 inGround Clearance5.5 inSeat Height27 inCurb Weight610.8 lb*WARRANTY

Warranty12 MonthsKawasaki Protection Plus12, 24, or 36 months2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Specifications

From Kawasaki

ENGINE

Engine903 cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooledPower50 HPBore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2mmCompression Ratio9.5:1
Fuel SystemDFI 34mm Throttle Bodies (2), with sub-throttle valvesStarterElectricLubricationDRIVETRAIN

ClutchTransmission5-speed with positive neutral finderFinal DriveKevlar-reinforced beltCHASSIS

Suspension Front41mm Showa telescopic fork/5.9 inSuspension RearUni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload/4.1 inBrakes FrontSingle 300mm hydraulic discBrakes RearSingle 270mm hydraulic disc
Tires Front130/90-16Tires Rear180/70-15Fuel Tank Capacity5.3 galColorPearl Robotic White/Pearl Nightshade Teal
ELECTRICAL

IgnitionTCBI w/ Electronic AdvanceSpark PlugsHeadlightLEDTail LightLEDDIMENSIONS

Overall Length97.0 inOverall Width39.6 inOverall Height58.3 inWheelbase64.8 inGround Clearance5.3 inSeat Height26.8 inCurb Weight657.1 lb*WARRANTY

Warranty12 MonthsKawasaki Protection Plus12, 24, or 36 months

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT Features

Dual Throttle Valves

Late-model sport bikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly opens the throttle, the unrestricted torque response can be strong. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while contributing to performance. On models with dual throttle valves, there are two throttle valves per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, opened and closed by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies becoming smoother, combustion efficiency is improved and power is increased.

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT Photos

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT Videos

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Unboxing & Complete Build – Crate to Showroom Floor – Candy Orange

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2022 – Spirit of Rebellion

Links

Kawasaki Official Websites

Social Media Links

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June 24th, 2022, 04:23 PM	#1
Ninjette Newsbot All the news that's fit to excerpt Name: newsie Location: who knows? Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): only digital replicas Posts: Too much.	[webbikeworld.com] - 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT [Specs, F Click here for full story... The 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900: Ride Long & Prosper Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Kawasaki’s quintessential middleweight road cruiser might not break any world records—but that’s probably just because Guinness doesn’t have a category for “best all-rounder”. There’s a good reason newer motorcyclists who want to learn how to ride bigger, badder bikes have been flocking to the Vulcan for over two decades—and a good reason why Kawasaki has barely changed the bike’s fundamental design in almost that long. We’ll come right out and say it: this bike slaps. That’s just as true for this year’s model as it has been for every iteration of the Vulcan 900 since 2006, when it got its last major upgrade. Not giving a bike any significant upgrades for sixteen years is either the most audacious or the laziest move we’ve ever seen a major bike manufacturer make—and as we should all know by now, the folks at Kawasaki are anything but lazy. Leaving this model alone for so long was nothing less than a vote of utter confidence in its capabilities, and the 2022 Vulcan 900 still lives up to those long-established expectations. You still get the now-classic 4-stroke, 55-degree, liquid-cooled 903cc V-twin engine—producing 50 hp and 58.2 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. The 5 speed transmission still has Kawasaki’s user-friendly positive neutral finder, making it easier for newer cruiser riders to take their hand off the clutch at a stop without accidentally stalling. Floorboards, a heel shifter, and a nice low seat all contribute to making this bike a real easy rider, just as they always have. The Vulcan 900 is still a heavy motorcycle, too. The Classic trim has a curb weight of 619.6 lbs, while the slightly stripped down Custom weighs 610.6 lbs and the saddlebag-and-windscreen-accoutred Classic LT comes in at 657.1 lbs with all accessories attached. But if you’re looking for a big, friendly road cruiser with a V-twin bark far worse than its bite, it’s hard to do better than this. The Vulcan’s got some competition from the other big Japanese bike brands—like the Suzuki Boulevard C50 and the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec—but it’s likely the most compelling choice for riders craving a balance of reliable power and badass old-school cruiser styling. We’re happy to see this old friend in Kawasaki’s 2022 lineup. The 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic starts at $8,499 USD / $10,299 CAD, the 900 Custom starts at* $8,999 USD / $10,499 CAD, and the 900 Classic LT starts at $9,499 USD / $11,899 CAD. On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 in one place. Model Overview </p>General Info Price: $8,499 USD / $10,299 CAD Key Features: Dual-throttle valves Wide drag bars Parallel slash cut exhaust pipes Positive neutral finder Heel shifter Floorboards Classic teardrop tank Main Specs Engine: 903cc 4-stroke, 55-degree, liquid-cooled V-twin Power: 50 hp Torque: 58.2 lb.-ft @ 3500 rpm Curb Weight: 619.6 lbs. (281 kg) for Classic base model Seat Height: 26.8 in (681 mm) at lowest point Competitors Suzuki Boulevard C50 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec Honda Shadow Phantom 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Specifications From Kawasaki ENGINE Engine903 cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooledPower50 HPBore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2mmCompression Ratio9.5:1 Fuel SystemDFI 34mm Throttle Bodies (2), with sub-throttle valvesStarterElectricLubricationDRIVETRAIN ClutchTransmission5-speed with positive neutral finderFinal DriveKevlar-reinforced beltCHASSIS Suspension Front41mm Showa telescopic fork/5.9 inSuspension RearUni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload/4.1 inBrakes FrontSingle 300mm hydraulic discBrakes RearSingle 270mm hydraulic disc Tires Front130/90-16Tires Rear180/70-15Fuel Tank Capacity5.3 galColorMetallic Dark Green/Pearl Robotic White ELECTRICAL IgnitionTCBI w/ Electronic AdvanceSpark PlugsHeadlightLEDTail LightLEDDIMENSIONS Overall Length97.0 inOverall Width39.6 inOverall Height41.9 inWheelbase64.8 inGround Clearance5.3 inSeat Height26.8 inCurb Weight619.6 lb*WARRANTY Warranty12 MonthsKawasaki Protection Plus12, 24, or 36 months2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Specifications From Kawasaki ENGINE Engine903 cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooledPower50 HPBore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2mmCompression Ratio9.5:1 Fuel SystemDFI 34mm Throttle Bodies (2), with sub-throttle valvesStarterElectricLubricationDRIVETRAIN ClutchTransmission5-speed with positive neutral finderFinal DriveKevlar-reinforced beltCHASSIS Suspension Front41mm Showa telescopic fork/5.9 inSuspension RearUni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload/4.1 inBrakes FrontSingle 300mm hydraulic discBrakes RearSingle 270mm hydraulic disc Tires Front80/90-21Tires Rear180/70-15Fuel Tank Capacity5.3 galColorPearl Robotic White/Pearl Nightshade Teal ELECTRICAL IgnitionTCBI w/ Electronic AdvanceSpark PlugsHeadlightLEDTail LightLEDDIMENSIONS Overall Length94.7 inOverall Width35.2 inOverall Height44.1 inWheelbase64.8 inGround Clearance5.5 inSeat Height27 inCurb Weight610.8 lb*WARRANTY Warranty12 MonthsKawasaki Protection Plus12, 24, or 36 months2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Specifications From Kawasaki ENGINE Engine903 cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooledPower50 HPBore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2mmCompression Ratio9.5:1 Fuel SystemDFI 34mm Throttle Bodies (2), with sub-throttle valvesStarterElectricLubricationDRIVETRAIN ClutchTransmission5-speed with positive neutral finderFinal DriveKevlar-reinforced beltCHASSIS Suspension Front41mm Showa telescopic fork/5.9 inSuspension RearUni-Trak® swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload/4.1 inBrakes FrontSingle 300mm hydraulic discBrakes RearSingle 270mm hydraulic disc Tires Front130/90-16Tires Rear180/70-15Fuel Tank Capacity5.3 galColorPearl Robotic White/Pearl Nightshade Teal ELECTRICAL IgnitionTCBI w/ Electronic AdvanceSpark PlugsHeadlightLEDTail LightLEDDIMENSIONS Overall Length97.0 inOverall Width39.6 inOverall Height58.3 inWheelbase64.8 inGround Clearance5.3 inSeat Height26.8 inCurb Weight657.1 lb*WARRANTY Warranty12 MonthsKawasaki Protection Plus12, 24, or 36 months 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT Features Dual Throttle Valves Late-model sport bikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly opens the throttle, the unrestricted torque response can be strong. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while contributing to performance. On models with dual throttle valves, there are two throttle valves per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, opened and closed by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies becoming smoother, combustion efficiency is improved and power is increased. 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT Photos 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT Videos 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Unboxing & Complete Build – Crate to Showroom Floor – Candy Orange Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2022 – Spirit of Rebellion Links Kawasaki Official Websites Kawasaki Global Kawasaki CA Kawasaki EU Social Media Links Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter The post 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic / Custom / Classic LT [Specs, Features, Photos] appeared first on webBikeWorld. __________________________________________________ I'm a bot. I don't need no stinkin' signature...

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