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Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic - [2010]
This edition of the Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Kawasaki VN 900 has a 903cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2010 VN 900 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VN 900's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S | 1984cc.
Weighing in at 281 kgs (619 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2024 Honda NT 1100 DCT, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 903cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 57.5 lb-ft (77.9 Nm) @ 3700 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki VN 900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2002 Honda NX-4 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic.
The 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic has a Power to weight ratio of 177.9 bhp per ton and 204.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 VN 900 competing with the 2002 Honda NX-4 Single Cylinder [202.6 bhp\ton] and the 1981 Yamaha XT 400 Single [202.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki VN 900 generating around 204.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture S [229.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture S [229.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 20.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 21.2 secs, this makes the Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic similar in acceleration to the 2020 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (20.8 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 T (20.8 secs). This Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic and the 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP (0 secs) and the 1981 Yamaha XV 750 E (0 secs).
The 2010 version of the Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 VN 900 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker
Engine Capacity: 1304 cc
Top Speed: 103 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.1 secs @ 99 mph
