KAWASAKI VN900 Classic (2012-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer unveiled the Kawasaki VN900 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006 as a mid-sized cruiser machine with a smaller engine fitted in a slightly larger chassis.

The same recipe was used by Suzuki, Yamaha, and Honda on their cruiser lines. Over its production period, the VN900 Classic didn't feature any significant modifications, packing the same specifications since 2006.

When it was first introduced, the motorcycle was well received by the press, making several references to its physical presence, aesthetics, and equipment. Also, the bike was similar in design to the Harley-Davidson Deluxe and Fat Boy models.

The machine packed standard features such as a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat with a low seating position, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat tires.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki VN900 Classic had its soul brought to life by a 903cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 50 hp with a peak force at 5,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,700 rpm.

The braking performance was handled by a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.