The VN900 has big appeal…This factory-built custom motorcycle stands out from the crowd with its narrow front tire mounted on a 21-inch wheel. The cast wheel features spokes whose shape was handcrafted to form an elegant three-dimensional double-flanged design, contrasting with the 15-inch solid cast rear wheel with wide tire, minimalist headlamp, straight bars and elegantly sculpted contours. Based on the Vulcan 900 Classic, which raised the standards for mid-size cruisers with its class-leading displacement and power, the 2012 Vulcan 900 Custom in Ebony offers cruiser enthusiasts an alternative cruising style.

The true classic cruiser…The 2012 Vulcan 1700 Classic ABS represents the latest evolution of Kawasaki’s big-bore V-Twin cruisers. The muscular engine utilizes an overhead cam to help boost acceleration, while the long-stroke design helps deliver more torque and horsepower. The Vulcan 1700 Classic ABS is also fitted with Kawasaki’s first fully electronic throttle valve (ETV) system that provides better performance, throttle response and increased fuel mileage. A six-speed transmission with overdrive and carbon fiber drive belt deliver the power to the rear wheel, while a compact chassis and tuned suspension provide light handling. It’s all finished off with bodywork and engine covers that further distinguish the Vulcan 1700 Classic as Kawasaki’s latest big-bore cruiser.

Big bike appeal…The Vulcan 900 Classic takes its styling cues from its big brother, the Vulcan 1700 Classic. With long, low lines, seductively shaped bodywork, a low seat height and super-fat rear tyre, the Vulcan 900 has the presence of a much larger capacity cruiser combined with the rider-friendly handling traits you’d expect from a middleweight motorcycle. Just one glance and you’ll appreciate the high build quality and craftsmanship for which Kawasaki cruisers are famous. This truly is middleweight cruising at its finest.

Light touch… Heavy hit. Brand new out of the Star stable for 2009, the sleek new 950 takes cruiser development to a sporty new level. Beyond the traditional air-cooled exterior you’ll find fuel injection, four-valve cylinder heads, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders and forged aluminium pistons that mean business. The chassis design has been mass centralised with a carefully crafted rigidity in the longitudinal, lateral, and torsional directions. Together with the large diameter, low profile front tyre and optimal front end weighting, this adds up to outstanding handling performance in not only cruising, but on winding roads as well. Take one ride on the new V-Star 950 and you’ll feel the manoeuvrability and punch of the new benchmark in middleweight cruising.