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Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 specs

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Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

Kawasaki

Model

VN900 Custom

Year

2009

Performance and Speed

Torque

78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

278.0 kg / 612.9 pounds

Overall Height

1,120 mm / 44.1 inches

Overall Length

2,405 mm / 94.7 inches

Overall Width

894 mm / 35.2 inches

Wheelbase

1,646 mm / 64.8 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

88.0 x 74.2 mm / 3.5 x 2.9 inches

Engine Capacity

903.00 cc / 55.10 cubic inches

Compression

9.5:1

Engine Type

V2, four-stroke

Ignition

TCBI with Electronic Advance

Starter

Electric

Valves / Cylinder

4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Belt

Gearbox

5-speed

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection

Fuel Control

SOHC

Fuel Capacity

20.06 litres / 5.30 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.

Rear Suspension

Uni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions

80/90-21

Rear Tire Dimensions

180/70-15

Brakes

Front Brakes

Single disc

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm / 11.8 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc

Rear Brake Diameter

270 mm / 10.6 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options

Black

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