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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$8,499
MSRP
$7,399
Warranty
24
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
-
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 900 Classic LT
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 800 Drifter
Year
2006
Year
2006
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
60.8 / 82.4
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
3700
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Stroke (mm/in)
74.2 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
66.2 / 2.61
Displacement (cc/ci)
903 / 55.1
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49.1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
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
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/70 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
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)
5.9 / 149.9
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
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
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 Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.08
Length (ft)
8.17
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Height (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65 / 1651
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.6 / 1615.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
1
Length (ft/in)
2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
595.4 / 270.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
542 / 245.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.52
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.49
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.9 / 759.5
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Backrest Logo Plate
Yes
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Location
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Rear Fender Rail
-
Rear Fender Rail
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
High
Height
-
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Saddle Bag (s)
Standard
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag Material
Leather
Saddle Bag Material
-
Saddle Bag Trim
Studded
Saddle Bag Trim
-
Number Of Saddle Bags
2
Number Of Saddle Bags
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Leather Storage
Standard
Leather Storage
-
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
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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