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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE |
Available Colors |
Metallic Dark Red, Flat Ebony |
The 2011 Vulcan 900 Classic SE has a starting MSRP of $8 899 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the class of cruisers the average price is $13 250 A 24-month factory warranty from Kawasaki helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
8899 |
Factory Warranty Length |
8899 |
With a curb weight of 610 lbs it is heavier than the norm: the average cruiser has a curb weight of 507 lbs The relatively high weight-to-power ratio makes this one of the slower motorcycles sold in 2014 |
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Curb Weight |
610 |
Weight to Power Ratio Curb |
11.1 |
The average 2011 motorcycle gets a combined 44 miles per gallon The Vulcan 900 Classic SE is 7 1 more efficient at 45 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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The Vulcan 900 Classic SE is 94 7 inches long and 35 2 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 64 8 inches shorter than average in this segment A seat height of 27 inches is 3 90 inches lower than the average motorcycles making it very accessible to shorter riders |
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Seat Height |
27 |
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 |
DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) |
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, 7-way adjustable spring preload |
Front Travel |
5.9 inches |
Rear Travel |
4.1 inches |
Front Brake |
300mm hydraulic disc |
Rear Brake |
270mm hydraulic disc |
Front Tire Size |
80/90x21 |
Rear Tire Size |
180/70x15 |
Front Wheel Type |
spoke |
Rear Wheel Type |
Spoke |
Trail |
7.2 in |
Rake |
33u00b0 |