2009 Kawasaki
Vulcan 900 Classic LT
MSRP $8,799
To create the fully accessorized, ready-to-tour Vulcan 900 Classic LT cruiser, Kawasaki started with a class-leading Vulcan 900 Classic and boosted its class-leading attributes. Included in the style and touring enhancements were saddlebags, a special touring seat, passenger backrest and an adjustable windshield. Aptly adorned, the Vulcan 900 LT arrives on the showroom floor with just one thing missing a rider ready to enjoy this Vulcan on the open road.
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Agree with the others that wish there was a tach. Guess if I REALLY needed it I would have added it. Nothing wrong with a few RPMs - after all it is a 900,but that 900 provides plenty of oomph for me and the wife at 330 pounds combined. Increadibly comfortable compared to the Vulcan 750 I rode for the last 5 years. I am 5'9" tall with a 30" inseam. The reach was just a little uncomfortable for me so I added risers to gain a couple inches and it feels perfect now. The stock seat is just fine. I would like the chance to ride one with a gel seat to see if there is a difference. Whether riding or just looking at it I feel like I have a "big boy" bike - something the 750 didn't do for me. I don't like having to unlock the seat to use the helmet lock. Based on my first 1200 miles of riding I intend to keep this bike for at least the full 6 year (standard plus extended) warranty period.
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I bought this bike on August 1st 2009. I put about 900 miles on it and have loved every mile. The post about the gearing is correct I still find myself looking for a sixth gear. A tachometer would be nice but would not be as necessary if there was a 6th gear. Don’t get me wrong the bike has no trouble going down the highway at 70 MPH. I have already put on passenger foot boards and highway bars, along with a luggage rack. I don’t think you can go wrong with this bike. I got mine new for $7,800.00 including 2 helmets and TTL.
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I bought this bike on August 1st 2009. I put about 900 miles on it and have loved every mile. The post about the gearing is correct I still find myself looking for a sixth gear. A tachometer would be nice but would not be as necessary if there was a 6th gear. Don’t get me wrong the bike has no trouble going down the highway at 70 MPH. I have already put on passenger foot boards and highway bars, along with a luggage rack. I don’t think you can go wrong with this bike. I got mine new for $7,800.00 including 2 helmets and TTL.
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Have owned this bike since 2007. It is one of the truely great cruisers for daily use out there. My wife and I take at least two 2000-3000 mile cruses each summer on it and it is fast and stable on the expressway. It is also light enough to not have to wrestle with it in town. I drive it to work every day and it is very agile and easy to handle in the city. It would be nice if it had a tack and passenger floorboards but most of the competion also do not. Also the gearing is a little low on the highway but it will still go 80 mph all day. Just sounds like there should be another gear there.
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All it needs is rear floor boards and a tach.
