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Model Type
Touring
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$17,199
MSRP
$8,499
Warranty
36
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2012
Introduction Year
2012
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Vaquero Special Edition
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 900 Classic Special Edition
Year
2012
Year
2012
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)
108 / 146.4
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
58.2 / 78.9
Torque RPM
2750
Torque RPM
3500
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)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Stroke (mm/in)
74.2 / 2.92
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
903 / 55.1
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
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
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
170
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
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
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
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)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.23
Length (ft)
8.08
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970.3
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1290.3
Height (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.8 / 1645.9
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.8
Length (ft/in)
1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
835.7 / 379.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
619.6 / 281.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
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)
28.7 / 729
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
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
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Radio
Standard
Radio
-
Number Of Speakers
2
Number Of Speakers
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
10 / 44
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash 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
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard