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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT |
Available Colors |
Metallic Nocturne Blue/Candy Imperial Red, Ebony/Metallic Titanium |
The 2011 Vulcan 900 Classic LT retails for $8 399 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the class of touring motorcycles the average price is $13 250 A 24-month factory warranty from Kawasaki helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
8399 |
Factory Warranty Length |
8399 |
With a curb weight of 657 lbs it is heavier than the norm: the average touring motorcycle has a curb weight of 507 lbs The high weight-to-power ratio makes this one of the slowest motorcycles sold in 2014 |
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Curb Weight |
657 |
Weight to Power Ratio Curb |
11.9 |
The average 2011 motorcycle gets a combined 44 miles per gallon The Vulcan 900 Classic LT is 7 1 more efficient at 45 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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The Vulcan 900 Classic LT is 97 inches long and 39 6 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 64 8 inches shorter than average in this segment A seat height of 26 8 inches is 4 10 inches lower than the average motorcycles making it ideal for shorter riders |
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Seat Height |
26.8 |
Wheelbase |
64.8 inches |
Engine Configuration |
V-twin Compare V-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Liquid-cooled |
Valvetrain |
SOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
88 x 74.2 mm |
Ignition |
TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Fuel System |
DFIu00c6 with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Exhaust |
exhaust system |
Emissions |
Euro 3 |
Fuel Capacity |
5.3 gallons |
Transmission |
5-Speed |
Clutch |
multi-plate wet |
Gear Ratios |
1st 2.786 2nd 1.889 3rd 1.360 4th 1.107 5th 0.963 |
Primary Drive |
Belt drive |
Final Drive |
Belt |
Frame |
Double cradle, high-tensile steel |
Front Suspension |
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension |
Uni-Traku00ae swingarm |
Front Travel |
5.9 inches |
Rear Travel |
4.1 inches |
Front Brake |
Single 300mm hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper |
Rear Brake |
270mm hydraulic disc |
Front Tire Size |
130/90-16 |
Rear Tire Size |
180/70-15 |
Front Wheel Type |
spoke |
Rear Wheel Type |
Spoke |
Trail |
6.3 in |
Rake |
32u00b0 |