Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, 2006 to 2009: adjustable rear preload, 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2006–2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

2006–2009 · cruiser · 903 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension travel104 mm (4.1 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire130/90-16
Rear tire180/70-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1645 mm (64.8 in)
Rake32°
Trail160 mm (6.3 in)
Seat height680 mm (26.8 in)
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 270mm disc

Other Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic generations: 2010 · 2011 onwards

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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