presentation of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
you've been seduced by the VN 900 Classic, but you'd like a little more style, a little more impertinence. The Special Edition is here to offer you an alternative. Visually, two-tone paint alternates with darker trim elements. Chrome still makes its presence felt, on the exhausts, indicators and rear-view mirrors, but it fades away on both sides. Matte black has taken over the fork, cylinder heads, headlight, side covers, air filter and rear mudguard arms. The classic look remains with spoked rims, large handlebars, V-twin and hard-tail subframe. The little extra: a special logo on the tank...
M.B - manufacturer's photos
Key facts Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition (2012) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Chromium
- Aesthetics
- Un custom VN plus abordable
Weak points
- Single front brake disc
Prices
| Basic version | |
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9,099€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph)
Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
- Chassis
- Frame : Double steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 20 liters (5.28 US gallons)
- Seat height : 680 mm (26.77 in)
- Length : 2,464 mm (97.01 in)
- Width : 1,006 mm (39.61 in)
- Min height : 1,064 mm (41.89 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,650 mm (64.96 in)
- Dry weight : 253 kg (558 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 282 kg (622 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 130 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 100 mm (3.94 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 270 mm (10.63 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 70 - 15 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder en V , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 34 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- 1 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 903 cc
- 50 ch (49.30 hp) to 6,000 rpm
- 8 mkg to 3,700 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 5.13 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 31.63 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.5 : 1
- Practical information
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Compare the VN 900 Classic Special Edition to its competitors
Fuel consumption
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
Undisclosed
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 4.90 liters/100km (0.48 mpg)
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
Undisclosed
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
Undisclosed
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
Undisclosed
Range
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
Undisclosed
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 347 km (216 miles)
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
Undisclosed
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
Undisclosed
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
Undisclosed
Torque
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
: 8 mkg
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 10 mkg
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
: 7.8 mkg
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
: 7.4 mkg
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
: 6.9 mkg
Power
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
: 50 ch (49.30 hp)
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 75 ch (74 hp)
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
: 54 ch (53.30 hp)
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
: 61 ch (60.20 hp)
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
: 53 ch (52.30 hp)
Power-to-Weight ratio
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
: 5.13 kg/ch
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 3.39 kg/ch
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
: 4.94 kg/ch
*
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
: 3.88 kg/ch
*
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
: 5.03 kg/ch
*
Torque-to-Weight ratio
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
: 31.63 kg/mkg
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 25.1 kg/mkg
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
: 33.74 kg/mkg
*
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
: 31.54 kg/mkg
*
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
: 38.16 kg/mkg
*
Speed
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
: approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph)
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 Custom 2012
: 175 km/h (108.70 mph) on the odometer
Yamaha XVS 950 Midnight Star 2012
: approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)
Triumph 865 AMERICA 2012
: approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)
Suzuki C 800 INTRUDER 2012
: approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012
- What is the power of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012?
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The VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012 develops a power of 50 ch (49.30 hp)
- What is the torque of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012?
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The maximum torque of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012 is 8 mkg to 3,700 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012?
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The VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012?
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The VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012 has a a dry weight of 253 kg (558 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 282 kg (622 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012?
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To ensure good accessibility, the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012 offers a minimum seat height of 680 mm (26.77 in).
- What is the price of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012?
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The price of the VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2012 is 9,099€ in France
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On condition that he takes back my Moto Guzzi Bréva 750, which is in perfect condition and the ideal bike to get used to. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Theoalca