Kawasaki Vulcan description
Inspired by the streets, inspired by history. The Vulcan 900 Custom and Custom Special Edition both draw from the styling cues from back in the day and modern times. There's plenty to like about the Custom's styling profile, from its aggressive flat handlebar to forward footpegs. The stylish cast wheels, including a solid-look rear wheel, give it a distinctive appearance. And the 180-series rear tire is the largest in its class, highlighting its big bike style. And its affordable price tag makes the Custom an even more appealing ride.Key Features 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin offers the optimal balance of performance and maneuverability Stylish cast wheels solid-look rear and twin-spoke front Forward-mounted foot controls for laid-back riding position Fat 180-series rear tire is largest in class Stylish instrumentation includes convenient fuel gauge 5.3-gallon fuel tank is largest in class Efficient and stylish belt drive for long life Digital fuel injection for precise throttle response and improved fuel economy903cc V-twin SOHC Engine Smooth and reliable engine tuned to deliver a healthy dose of torque at low rpm Gear-driven balancer allows the use of a single-pin crankshaft without excessive vibration Rubber mounted to reduce engine vibration at all speedsFour-valve Cylinder Head Provides max valve area for optimum flow, creating more power and low-end torque Single overhead camshaft 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 responseLiquid and Air Cooling Finned cylinders and heads combine with liquid cooling for exceptional thermal control Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power Automatic fan helps keep things coolDual Slash-cut Mufflers Big slash-cut mufflers look great and contain emission reducing honeycomb catalyzersPositive Neutral Finder Just lift the shift pedal from 1st gear at a stop to easily find neutral, every timeElectronic Fuel Injection Superb performance and rideability thanks to dual throttle bodies with sub-throttles 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 Fine-atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for optimal acceleration, combustion and fuel consumptionDouble Cradle Frame 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 Long and low chassis for minimal seat height, max visual impactBelt Drive Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action Low maintenance and low noise41mm Front Fork Offers excellent rigidity and 5.9 ins of travel 33 degrees of rake and 7.2ins of trail for excellent straight line stabilityFront and Rear Disc Brakes A 300mm front and 270mm rear disc are both gripped by twin-piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the classCustom Cast 21-inch Front Wheel The wheel's eighteen spokes are arranged in pairs Tapered and flanged in 2 directions, every line and surface of each 3D spoke is exquisitely curvedWide Rear Tire 180mm rear tire provides added stability while projecting a powerful image Wider tire than that found on most large-displacement cruisers Custom cast 15-inch rear wheel contrasts the light, tall front wheelTank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lights Provides riders crucial details at a glance Compact design matches
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BSB 2012; Mystic Mac investigates
Tue, 03 Jan 2012In my opinion, the smartest move in the BSB off season has to be Michael Laverty moving from Swan Yamaha to HM Plant Honda. With a ban on electronics for 2012, and in particular traction control, WFR's Graham Gowland has already proved to Laverty how competitive an EVO spec Fireblade can be - so I’m tipping both these riders to be bang on the money at the Brands Hatch season opener in April. Unlike BMW, Kawasaki and Yamaha, Honda have deliberately developed their road-going Superbike without electronics to give a user friendly feel with good mechanical traction, so it’ll be interesting to see how the opposition copes with their high-tech trickery stripped off.
Do WSB bikes need fake headlights?
Mon, 02 Jul 2012Next year's WSB bikes must carry fake headlight stickers to make them look like their road-going equivalents – and Kawasaki previewed the new look at yesterday's race at Aragon. The idea is to add to WSB's road bike links and to further distinguish the bikes from the latest breed of CRT MotoGP machines. However, it means adding meaningless stickers on a large and potentially valuable acreage of prime sponsorship space on the bike's nose, with much of the rest already taken up by the rider's number; not necessarily a good thing when money is already hard to find in international racing.
2013 AMA Supercross Minneapolis Race Report
Mon, 15 Apr 2013Hometown hero Ryan Dungey put a stop to Ryan Villopoto‘s winning streak, taking the victory before 48,846 supportive fans at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The Red Bull KTM rider from nearby Belle Plaine, Minn., stalked Monster Energy Kawasaki‘s Villopoto for most of the race before taking the lead and winning the 20-lap race by just 0.903 seconds. The win put Dungey into second place in the standings ahead of Rockstar Suzuki‘s Davi Millsaps and perhaps more importantly, cut away at Villopoto’s points lead.
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