2007Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

★ 4.5

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The 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom is an accessible mid-sized cruiser designed for riders seeking a manageable, lightweight platform with authentic custom styling. Its 903cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine delivers strong mid-range torque ideal for relaxed highway cruising and city riding. Known for affordability and easy handling, it appeals to cruiser enthusiasts and riders transitioning to larger displacement bikes.

Capacity: 903.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 249.0 kg
Seat height: 686 mm
Power: 50.0 HP (36.8 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding55%

Daily riding60%

Touring45%

Two-up45%

Track10%

Best for: Built for relaxed boulevard cruising and short-to-medium rides where style and low-end torque matter more than outright speed.
Built for: A classic V-twin custom cruiser with a big front wheel, laid-back stance, and torque-focused feel rather than high-rev excitement.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering performance, high-speed touring comfort, or any kind of off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 686mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 903.0 ccm
Power: 50.0 HP (36.8 kW)
EPA Certificate No.: 7KAXC.903AAA-016-R03
EPA CO Emissions: 3.0 CO g/km
Torque: 82.4 Nm (8.4 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2008 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 88.0 x 74.2 mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCBI with Electronic Advance
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet multi-disc

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1646 mm
Overall length: 2405 mm
Overall width: 894 mm
Overall height: 1120 mm
Seat height: 686 mm
Dry weight: 249.0 kg
Wet weight: 277.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.10 litres
Ground clearance: 140 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Front suspension: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
Front wheel travel: 150 mm
Rear wheel travel: 104 mm
Rake (fork angle): 33.0°
Trail: 160 mm