Kawasaki VN900 Classic Specs

2010 - 2013 • 2 variants

Kawasaki has built the VN900 Classic, a cruiser, across 2 variants since 2010, most recently updated for 2013. Under the tank sits a reed valve., 903.00 cc in capacity. Torque tops out at 78 Nm.

About the Kawasaki VN900 Classic

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a Custom / cruiser motorcycle with a production run from 2009 to 2014. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

Kawasaki VN900 Classic by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	236 mm	236 mm	135 mm ↓	135 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)	-	-	9.3 inches	9.3 inches	5.3 inches ↓	5.3 inches
Seat Height	-	-	894 mm / 35.2 in.	894 mm / 35.2 in.	680 mm / 26.8 in. ↓	680 mm / 26.8 in.
Frame Type	Double-cradle, steel	Double-cradle, steel	Double cradle steel	Double-cradle, steel	Double-cradle, steel	Double-cradle, steel
Dry Weight	282 kg / 621.7 lbs	-	264 kg / 582.0 lbs	-	-	-
Wheelbase	1,646 mm / 64.8 in.	1,646 mm / 64.8 in.	1,650 mm / 65.0 in.	1,650 mm / 65.0 in.	1,645 mm / 64.8 in.	1,650 mm / 65.0 in.
Brakes - Front	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc
Brakes - Rear	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Twin-piston	Single disc
Suspension - Front	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.	41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload	41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload	41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload	41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload
Suspension - Rear	Uni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.	Uni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.	Uni-Trak	Uni-Trak	Uni-Trak	Uni-Trak
Fuel System	Injection	Injection. Fuel injection 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles	Injection	Injection. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles	Injection	Injection
Colours	Black, red	Black, blue	Black	Black/gray	Black	Black
Clutch	Wet, multidisk	Wet, multidisk	-	-	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive	Belt	Belt	Shaft drive (cardan)	Chain	Belt	Belt
Height	-	-	1,146 mm / 45.1 in.	1,146 mm / 45.1 in.	1,065 mm / 41.9 in. ↓	1,065 mm / 41.9 in.
Length	2,407 mm / 94.8 in.	2,407 mm / 94.8 in.	2,065 mm / 81.3 in. ↓	2,065 mm / 81.3 in.	2,465 mm / 97.0 in. ↑	2,465 mm / 97.0 in.
Tyres - Front	130/90-16	130/90-16	130/90-M16	130/90-16	130/90-16	130/90-M16
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed	-	5-speed	2-speed ↓	2-speed
Width	-	-	-	1,204 mm / 47.4 in.	1,005 mm / 39.6 in. ↓	1,005 mm / 39.6 in.
Tyres - Rear	180/70-15	180/70-15	180/70-M15	180/70-15	180/70-15	180/70-M15
Rake	32.0°	32.0°	32.0°	32.0°	30.0° ↓	30.0°
Lighting system	-	-	-	30W x 2 halogen	30W x 2 halogen	30W halogen headlights / 5W taillight / 18W stoplight
Trail	160 mm / 6.3 in.	160 mm / 6.3 in.	160 mm / 6.3 in.	160 mm / 6.3 in.	169 mm / 6.7 in. ↑	169 mm / 6.7 in.
Ignition	TCBI with Electronic Advance	TCBI with Electronic Advance	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Max Torque	78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700	78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700	78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs)	78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs)	78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700	78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700