2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic LT Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic LT Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$8,649.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	24
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Finance
Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)	60.8 / 82.4
Torque RPM	3700
Cooling	Liquid / Air
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Bore (mm/in)	88 / 3.47
Stroke (mm/in)	74.2 / 2.92
Displacement (cc/ci)	903 / 55.1
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Carburetion Brand	Keihin
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	34
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Reverse	No
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Steel
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless
Chromed	Yes
Front Tire Width	130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	90
Front Wheel Diameter	16
Rear Tire Width	180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Rear Wheel Diameter	15
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	180/70 R15
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	10.7 / 272
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	9.5 / 242
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)	5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Steering Damper	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	4.1 / 104.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Brand Name	UNI-TRAK®
Air Adjustable	No
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	8.08
Width (in/mm)	39.6 / 1005.8
Height (in/mm)	58.3 / 1480.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)	64.8 / 1645.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)	5.3 / 135
Length (ft/ft)	8
Length (ft/in)	1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	595.4 / 270.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	1.52
Seats:
Seat Type	Two-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	26.8 / 680.7
Number Of Seats	2
Detachable Passenger Seat	Standard
Backrest Logo Plate	Yes
Backrest Type	Detachable
Backrest Location	Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment	No
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Steel
Floor Board Location	Driver
Hand Grips	Standard
Foot Peg Location	Passenger
Adjustable	No
Chain Guard	No
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Fork Guards	Yes
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Heel Guards	No
Light Guard	No
Side Cover	Yes
Front Fender	Standard
Rear Fender	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Handlebars	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	24 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	2006
NADATrimID	28873
Mounts:
Saddle Bag Mounts	Standard
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Paint	Standard
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Height Adjustable	Yes
Tinted	Yes
Height	High
Storage:
Saddle Bag (s)	Standard
Saddle Bag Material	Leather
Saddle Bag Trim	Studded
Number Of Saddle Bags	2
Location	Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount	Standard
Leather Storage	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard

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By Tony B(Owner), Aug. 29, 2008

What a bike. I bought this mid size cruiser a month and a half ago and have been riding with big cruisers since. I keep up with them no problem and this bike rides great!! I ride with and among the big cruisers and noone can tell the difference. I can tell the difference every month when I make a pa... Read Full Review

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By Trey Grant(Owner), Sep. 4, 2008

I got my 08 Vulcan 900 classic LT about a month ago. My wife and I decided we wanted something both of us could ride together so we knew we needed more than a 750. We tried the Triumph America but found out the pegs for the passenger placed your legs in a more up and down position. There was a Vu... Read Full Review

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I bought my bike this past spring and I ride with my friends who have the big

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By Mark Mangus(Owner), Jan. 28, 2009

I bought this bike the middle of July and have 4600 miles on it. I used it for commuting to my office which is 40 miles away through some gorgeous Maryland horse country.

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