2011 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom SE

41 mm Front Fork

• 33 degrees of rake and 7.2-in. of trail for excellent straight line stability
• Offers excellent rigidity and 5.9-in. of travel

4-valve Cylinder Head

• Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, creating more power and low-end torque
• Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight and practical
• Long intake tracts narrow near the combustion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling, increased torque and better low-end response

903 cc V-twin SOHC Engine

• Rubber mounted to reduce engine vibration at all speeds
• Gear-driven balancer allows the use of a single-pin crankshaft without excessive vibration
• Smooth and reliable engine tuned to deliver a healthy dose of torque at low rpm

Belt Drive

• Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action
• Low maintenance and low noise

Custom Cast 21-in. Front Wheel

• The wheel’s 18 “spokes” are arranged in pairs
• Tapered and flanged in two directions, every line and surface of each 3D spoke is exquisitely curved

Custom Features

• Forward-mounted footpegs instead of floorboards add to the custom image and improve rider control
• Sporty, straight-style handlebar adds to the bike’s custom styling. Instead of handlebar clamps, twin tubes elegantly curve back from the upper triple clamp. Both the handlebar and twin tubes are completely chromed.
• Clean headlight design is compact and isolated without a central fork cover or headlamp bar
• Small, minimalist fender and lack of front fork covers also contribute to the slender appearance of the front end
• Chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals as well as footpegs, shift lever and rear brake lever
• Matte Black frame emphasizes the chrome finishing
• One-piece “gunfighter” style seat is designed for comfortable rider and passenger accommodation and a custom-style look
• Standard toe-operated shift lever instead of a heel-toe shifter compliments the forward footpegs for a more open rider position

Double Cradle Frame

• Long and low chassis for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact
• Very rigid, large-diameter box section backbone allows space for a larger fuel tank, and offers high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds
• Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low-effort handling at ultra-low speeds
• Long wheelbase contributes to highway stability
• Triangular swingarm has a hardtail appearance, but utilizes a single shock hidden beneath the seat

Dual Slash-cut Mufflers

• Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain emission reducing honeycomb catalyzers

Electronic Fuel Injection

• The ECU-controlled sub-throttles are located behind the main throttle valve, allowing the DFI® system to provide more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
• Superb performance and rideability thanks to dual throttle bodies with sub-throttles
• Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for optimal acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• A 300 mm front and 270 mm rear disc are both gripped by twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class

Key Features

• Stylish instrumentation includes convenient fuel gauge
• Digital fuel injection for precise throttle response and improved fuel economy
• 903 cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin offers the optimal balance of performance and maneuverability
• Fat 180-series rear tire is largest in class
• Stylish cast wheels – solid-look rear and “twin-spoke” front
• Efficient and stylish belt drive for long life
• Forward-mounted foot controls for laid-back riding position
• 5.3-gal. fuel tank is largest in class

Liquid and Air Cooling

• Finned cylinders and heads combine with liquid cooling for exceptional thermal control
• Automatic fan helps keep things cool
• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power

Positive Neutral Finder

• Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to easily find neutral, every time

Sculpted Bodywork

• Designed to be pleasing to both the eye and to the touch, the tank is composed exclusively of curves with constantly varying radii; the twin valley design theme continues to the rear fender and its hand-sculpted contours
• Fuel tank features a twin valley design, with a dynamic tension and presence all its own
• Bottom of the rear fender features a relatively straight cut, to balance the lines of the motorcycle

Special Edition

• Special Edition Flat Ebony paint mixes flat and high gloss features
• Black-out treatment on air cleaner, engine cases, handlebar, headlight and rear fender struts

Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps

• Provides riders crucial information at a glance
• Compact design matches the bike’s clean look

Wide Rear Tire

• Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers
• Custom cast 15-in. rear wheel contrasts the “light,” tall front wheel
• 180 mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image