Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom, 2007 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 686 mm (27.0 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel, 249 kg (549 lb).

Model years covered: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2007 onwards Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

2007 onwards · 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 tire80/90-21
Rear tire180/70-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1645 mm (64.8 in)
Rake33°
Seat height686 mm (27.0 in)
Weight249 kg (549 lb) dry
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 270mm disc

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