Kawasaki VN900 CLASSIC Quick start guide

'09

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

9950 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, California 92618

P/N 99969-3387

Printed in U.S.A.

Up to Two Years Warranty

Your new Vulcan

cruiser motorcycle comes with a 12-month/unlimited mileage limited factory warranty, except

your new Vulcan Classic 2000 LT and Vulcan Classic 900 LT which come with a 24-month/unlimited mileage

limited factory warranty. Read the next paragraph to find out how you can extend your coverage inexpensively,

or ask your dealer for details about the factory warranty and available extended coverage.

Up to Four Years Additional Coverage*

Let Kawasaki protect your new machine for years to come* with the exclusive Good Times

™

Protection Plan.

This plan repairs or replaces most components free of charge if found defective in material or workmanship.

Everything about the plan is easy: There’s no deductible. It’s honored at every authorized Kawasaki motorcycle

dealer nationwide. It’s transferable to another owner with no fee. Just ask your dealer how you can buy extended

coverage of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. Imagine, for just pennies a day, you can ride with no worry and no hassle.

Just tell your dealer you want the Good Times Protection Plan.

*Depending on the program purchased.

Ride Now With Zero Down*

We offer up to 100% instant financing on most Kawasaki products with the Good Times

™

Credit Plan

†

or Good

Times

™

Credit Card. Qualified buyers can ride away on a brand-new Kawasaki with no down payment. In most

cases, the computerized credit approval takes just minutes. You can even add insurance, accessories and the

Good Times Protection Plan to your contract. Ask your participating dealer for details.

*Qualified buyers.

†

Good Times Credit Plan not available in Canada.

Safe Riding’s More Fun

Ride responsibly. Ka wasaki believes safety begins with us and continues with you. Always wear a

helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Passengers too. Ride defensively. Obey the Basic Speed

Law. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Riding is more fun on a well-maintained

motorcycle...follow the instructions in your owner’s manual. Remember, riding safe is smart.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Availability may be limited. Always wear a helmet and appropriate apparel. Call 1-800-446-9227

for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginner or expert course near you. You won’t even need a motorcycle—your course sponsor will provide

one courtesy of your local dealer.

Action Photography: Professional riders on a closed course.

For more information, visit our Web site at: www.kawasaki.com

For the nearest Kawasaki dealer, call: 1-800-661-RIDE

To purchase accessories, see your dealer or visit our Web site.

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Vulcan 900

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Vulcan 900

Vulcan 900 Classic LT windshield is

constructed of optically correct acrylic

and has been extensively tested to ﬂow air

smoothly around the rider, maximizing both

comfort and quietness.

Top-grain reinforced leather

saddlebags are standard on the Vulcan

900 Classic LT. They feature a deep-

dye process for an extra-durable ﬁnish,

chrome-plated brass studs, and wide

dual buckles with stealth fasteners.

Bold slash-cut dual exhausts feature

rich chrome plating and styling to match

the Vulcan 900 Classic’s sweeping

lines. Built-in heat shields improve

safety while internal catalyzers help

reduce emissions.

Brilliantly plated wide spoke

wheels strengthen the classic

theme, while a large-diameter

300mm front disc brake with a

powerful 2-piston caliper adds

to rider conﬁdence and control.

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The rumble of a well-tuned V-Twin is the soul and

inspiration of cruising. And the Vulcan

900 Classic

has it—903cc of SOHC liquid-cooled charisma

delivering big low-end torque and decisive midrange

to the pavement through a fat 180mm rear tire. With

classic cruiser lines, legendar y Kawasaki quality,

acres of luxurious chrome and gleaming paint, it’s

hard to believe the Vulcan 900 Classic is actually

an af fordable middleweight. With a lower unsprung

weight of a belt drive, this Vulcan ef ficiently

transfers power to the rear wheel, while remaining

easy to handle, thanks to its ultr a-low 26.8-inch

seat height that firmly puts both feet on the ground.

We took this ingenious formula a step further

to create the Vulcan 900 Classic LT, a cruiser

destined for the open road with an

adjustable windshield, studded touring

seat and passenger backrest.

Vulcan 900

Classic & Classic

OWN THE ROAD WHEREVER IT TAKES YOU

Young and

rebellious with

an attitude to

match—that’s

the Vulcan

900 Custom.

It boasts the most

radical styling in the

Vulcan lineup with a

kicked-out fork and

21-inch front wheel,

dramatic custom-

look paint, bright

slash-cut mufflers,

and belt driven to

push more power

to the fat 15-inch

rear wheel. And

what power – as our

mid-size flagship

cruiser, the Vulcan

900 Custom’s 903cc

liquid-cooled SOHC

V-Twin engine is a

black-and-chrome

treasure of low-down

torque and midrange

response, with a

counter-balancer

and rubber mounts

for smoothness.

NEW VULCAN 900 CUSTOM

SPECIAL EDITION

adds a blackout

air cleaner, exhaust system and engine

cases, with candy burnt orange valve

covers for extra emphasis. Flat-black

paint with tribal orange and white

pinstripes completes the look.

AUTHORITATIVE

INSTRUMENT NACELLE on the

Vulcan 900 Custom puts all the

information you need—right where

you need it. A digital odometer and

trip meter, and neutral, turn-signal

and high-beam indicators join

analog speedometer and fuel gauge.

Affordable, stylish, easy handling and incredibly thrifty on gas – that’s the undeniable appeal of

the Vulcan 500 LTD

and Vulcan Eliminator

125, Kawasaki’s entry-level twin and single-cylinder

cruisers. Perfect for honing your riding skills, since they’re as smart as they are fun.

VULCAN 900 CUSTOM : Special Edition Ebony / Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue / Candy Burnt Orange

*Not available in California.

Available Color: VULCAN 500 LTD : Metallic Imperial Red

VULCAN ELIMINATOR 125 : Metallic Phantom Silver

BIG 5.5-GALLON TANK

gets you way down the road and

back with ease, while artfully

integrated chrome instrument

panel features a large analog

speedometer, LCD display

and warning lamps for quick

information assessment.

BEAUTY AND THE BEEF—

Vulcan 2000’s muscular stance is

further enhanced by the wide front

forks, which add to the visual

impact of the front end and provide

5.9 inches of plush travel.

The Vulcan

2000

powers cruiser

style in a fresh

direction with the

confidence of the

world’s largest

mass-produced

V-Twin engine.

A sleek nacelle surrounds

the four-bulb projector-type

headlight while the Metallic

Titanium color contrasts

with the matte black frame.

Adding to the Vulcan 2000’s

audacious muscle are huge

46mm electronic fuel-

injection throttle bodies,

dual counter-balancers

and rubber mounts to

civilize the massive power,

and a huge 200mm radial

rear tire to lay down its

authority on the street.

The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000

cruiser. Anything else is

just pretending.

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The Vulcan 2000 Classic LT passenger

seating is designed for consummate

comfort—even on the longest rides.

The contoured seat and backrest are

ergonomically designed and luxuriously

padded, while the ﬂip-down ﬂoorboards

offer secure, stable footing.

Liquid-cooling helps the big Vulcan

engine go the distance without

breaking a sweat—no matter how

severe the conditions. System also

keeps mechanical noise low and

increases durability over the long haul.

The industry’s largest V-Twin

engine sets the standard for power,

performance, and bragging rights.

Low-maintenance features like

hydraulic valve-lash adjusters,

electronic fuel injection, and a digital

ignition system make ownership easy.

Dual polished mufﬂers give fair warning

about the power output of the Vulcan

2000 Classic’s 125 cubic-inch V-Twin

engine. A massive 200mm rear tire

transfers all that torque to the ground.

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TAKE ALL ROADS BY STORM

Boasting the same award-winning 2,053 cc V-Twin perform an ce a s the Vu lc an

2 000, the Vulcan 2000 Classic featu re s mo re t raditional cruiser

styling with a host of elegant feat ur es . The story begins with brigh t pl at in g an d po lishing for the fo rk a ssembly, a unique round multi-refl ec tor

he ad ligh t wi th c hr omed shell , a chro me d in st rument nacelle a nd a ir-cleaner cover, a choice of paint colors and more. When the open highway

call s, t he V ul ca n 2000 Clas sic LT answers with a highly effec tive t ou ring w in ds hi el d to def y wind, rain and cold, an ergonomic handlebar shape

for all-day riding c omfort, s tudded front and rear tou ri ng seats a nd p assenger backrest , stable rear passenger f lo or boards, top -grain cowhide

saddlebags, and a ch oice o f exclusive 2-tone paint schemes. Suddenly, the weekend is looking even better.

Tank Panel

Windshield & Lightbar

Saddlebag

Engine Guard

Luggage Rack

& Backrest

Billet Mirror

From the might y Vulcan

200 0 to the st ylish and

economical Vulcan 500 LTD, the ra nge of Kawasak i

Vulcan cruisers is abou t far more tha n just weekend

cr uising or summer touring. It can als o be ab out

fu lly enjoying your daily transportation, achieving

the hig hest fuel economy—and of course personal

expressio n. So after you’ve chosen the Vulcan tha t

suits you best, you can easily personalize it wit h our

lineup of Genuine K awasaki A ccessorie s. Precisely

designe d for t he differen t Vul can mod els, they bolt

right on and match exactly as you’d expec t— perfectl y.

Be st of all, when installed at the time of pu rchase,

Kawasaki Ge nuine Accessories can be financed along

with your Vulcan mo torcycle.

VULCAN

2000 VULCAN

900 CUSTOM VULCAN

900 CLASSIC VULCAN

900 CLASSIC LT

Metallic Titanium Special Edition Ebony Metallic Diablo Black Candy Diamond Red / Metallic Titanium

VULCAN

2000 CLASSIC

Candy Diamond Red / Metallic Titanium Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue Candy Plasma Blue Metallic Diablo Black / Candy Imperial Blue

VULCAN

2000 CLASSIC LT

Metallic Diablo Black / Candy Diamond Red Candy Burnt Orange Candy Diamond Red Metallic Titanium / Pearl Crystal White

VULCAN

500 LTD ELIMINATOR

125

Neutron Silver / Candy Imperial Blue Metallic Imperial Red Metallic Phantom Silver

SPECIFICATIONS Vulcan

2000 Vulcan

2000 Classic Vulcan

2000 Classic LT Vulcan

900 Classic Vulcan

900 Classic LT Vulcan

900 Custom Vulcan

500 LTD* Eliminator

125

Engine type

4-stroke 52º V-Twin 4-stroke 52º V-Twin 4-stroke 52º V-Twin 4-stroke 55º V-Twin 4-stroke 55º V-Twin 4-stroke 55º V-Twin 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4-stroke Single

Displacement

2,053cc (125 cu. in.) 2,053cc (125 cu. in.) 2,053cc (125 cu. in.) 903cc (55 cu. in.) 903cc (55 cu. in.) 903cc (55 cu. in.) 498cc 124cc

Bore x stroke

103 x 123.2mm 103 x 123.2mm 103 x 123.2mm 88 x 74.2mm 88 x 74.2mm 88 x 74.2mm 74 x 58mm 55 x 52.4mm

Compression ratio

9.5:1 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.5:1 10.2:1 9.6:1

Valve system

OHV, 4 valves/cylinder OHV, 4 valves/cylinder OHV, 4 valves/cylinder SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder SOHC, 2 valves

Cooling system

Liquid, plus cooling fins Liquid, plus cooling fins Liquid, plus cooling fins Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Air

Fuel system