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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$7,199
MSRP
$7,999
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
2006
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) 650
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 900 Classic
Year
2015
Year
2015
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.3
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Stroke (mm/in)
60 / 2.4
Stroke (mm/in)
74.2 / 2.92
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
903 / 55.1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
58.2 / 78.9
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
3500
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R): 120/70 R17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R): 160/60 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/70 R15
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.78
Length (ft)
8.08
Width (in/mm)
30.3 / 769.6
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Height (in/mm)
46.5 / 1181.1
Height (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.5 / 1409.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.8 / 1645.9
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
9.3
Length (ft/in)
1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
460.8 / 209
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
619.6 / 281.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
557.9 / 253.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.62
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.7 / 805.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable
No
Detachable
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Shift Light Type
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
345
Destination Charge
345
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
0
Number Of Discs
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
Yes
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Mid
Height
-
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Number Of Cupholders
0
Number Of Cupholders
0
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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