This stylish traveler won’t break the bank. What is touring, really, but rolling down a really long boulevard? Kawasaki already has a winner in its class-leading Vulcan® 900 Classic cruiser. With its great looks and modern hardware, the 900 Classic starts out as an excellent midsize cruising platform, with power and style to spare. To prepare it for life on the highway, we did what American motorcyclists have been doing ever since the invention of pavement: The addition of top-grain leather saddlebags, a long-distance touring seat, a passenger backrest, and an adjustable windshield provide everything you need to hit the road for days on end.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic, KAWASAKIS NEW VULCAN 900 CLASSIC BRINGS BIG BIKE STYLE TO THE MID-SIZE CLASSStyled to match the heavyweights yet with all of the features that make the growing mid-size market so popularCruising motorcycle enthusiasts whether experienced or new to the fold find themselves seeking that perfect combination of power torque styling and comfort For those just joining the mid-size cruising family prior choices have been short on many attributes that signify the riders perception of why they found motorcycles so appealing And for the experienced big bike riders the inclination to seek a better balanced mid-size with the look and feel of the larger V-twins hasnt been an option Kawasaki evens the playing field for 2006 with the introduction of the Vulcan 900 Classic a motorcycle that will find a quick home with both of these groupsHighlighted by styling that is drawn from the long low look of Kawasakis Vulcan 2000 Classic this entry in the mid-size cruising category is a sure winner Both entry-level riders and those who have never been able to tap the feeling that goes with a heavyweight ride will enjoy this maneuverable mid-size packageIts 903 cc enginedelivering exceptional roll-on accelerationplaces this Vulcan firmly at the top of its class With a style and physical presence that were previously unavailable in this displacement arena it will not only fit in with many larger cruisers it will do so while offering a better value easier maneuverability and better performance than some The Vulcan 900 lays claim to the highest power and torque in its classDesigners matched the extra displacement of the Vulcan 900 power plant with extra physical charisma and class-leading ergonomics The freshly styled fenders and fuel tank add a slight curve to the traditional cruiser shapes Its polished chrome-accented air cleaner and chrome headlight design keep it connected to its cruiser roots Adding to the stylistic eye-candy are a very modern flair emanating from its new bodywork an LED taillight and new low-slung seat heightCurved engine fins add visual interest to the traditional look of the big fuel-injected V-twin while the four valves per cylinder liquid-cooled reliability and smooth highway cruising aided by the engines counter balancer make this a worthy new entry in Kawasakis Vulcan stableThe Vulcan 900 Classic features a belt drive that not only keeps the overall weight down but also improves rear-end styling and provides the rider with additional customizing opportunities Any mention of rear-end styling has to include this units use of a large 180mm wide rear tire largest in the category The beefy big bike look inherent with the larger tire adds to the guttural classic V-twin sound that is produced by the use of a single-pin crankshaft Both look and sound evoke the feel of a much larger motorcycleBut the larger look and feel need not exclude any potential rider The low sea
