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The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic motorcycle (Model VN900B) is a mid-sized motorcycle cruiser made by Kawasaki, first introduced in 2006.The cycle follows the formula of a smaller yet capable engine fitted into a one-size up frame, a popular combination also in use by Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha in their respective cruiser lines.
The Vulcan name has been used by Kawasaki for their custom or touring bike since 1984, model designation VN, using mostly V-twin engines ranging from 398 to 2,053 cc (24.3 to 125.3 cu in). Model history
This is a list of Kawasaki motorcycles designed and/or manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine and its predecessors. Special purpose [ edit ]
[4] [5] At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX engine was the largest displacement production V-twin in the world, but that distinction would be short-lived as the VTX1800 was superseded in 2004 by the 2.0-litre Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. [6] Nevertheless, the VTX 1800 still produced better 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times.
52 degrees: 1997–present Honda Shadow, 1987–present Honda Transalp, 1998–2013 Honda Deauville, 2002–2008 Honda VTX, 2004–2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 series; 54 degrees: 2008–present Suzuki Boulevard C109R, 2006–present Suzuki Boulevard M109R; 55 degrees: 1985–2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, 2006–present Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
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The smaller version was designed to be small enough to escape the projected 45% US import tariff on imported bikes, while the larger version was designed to take on the Harley 1340cc Evolution models as well as Japanese bikes like the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. The US tariff, when passed into law, actually set the import limit at 750 ccs instead of 700.
The ZL1000 was an evolution of the ZL900, sporting a larger engine shared with the ZG1000 Concours and 34 mm carburetors. The styling of the ZL1000 was much more conservative than that of the 900, with a longer rear fender and a much larger fuel tank, the 2,500 models of this motorcycle were only available for, 1987 and 1988, but only sold in UK, Australia and the US in 1987. 100 HP models ...