- Test riders were treated to world-famous BBQ courtesy of the fine folks at The Salt Lick.
- The chrome on the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom shines in the Texas sun.
- You can still find hitchin' posts for your steed in the great state of Texas.
- A gratuitous shot of the Kawasaki slogan.
- Korf cruises comfortably over the city streets thanks the Vulcan's ability to deliver lots of torque from low rpms.
- Austin's skyline offers a unique backdrop to Kawasaki's latest custom offering.
- The 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom adds another stallion to its stable of cruisers.
- The 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom blends naturally with the eclectic surroundings of the Austin scene.
- A one-piece 'gunfighter' style seat made the ride cushy for Korf.
- For 2007, Kawasaki upped the displacement ante for its Vulcan line of middleweights.
- The 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom displays its classy styling in front of the distinctive architecture of the Driskill Hotel.
- The Vulcan 900 Custom's chromed headlamp, headlamp mount, lower triple clamp and turn signals.
- The Vulcan 900 Customs blend well with the dynamic scene of Austin's nightlife.
- The 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom can be further customized with Kawasaki accessories.
- Arranged in pairs, the wheel’s 18 “spokes” were designed by hand.
- Nestled in the double-cradle frame is a liquid-cooled 903cc 55-degree V-Twin SOHC engine.
- The Vulcan 900 Custom's headlight design is small and isolated as there is no central fork cover or headlamp bar.
- The Vulcan Custom's chrome is so shiny it doubles as a mirror.
- Kawi sets up the front-end with 33 degrees of rake and 7.2 inches of trail for impressive straight-line stability.
- The Vulcan emblem continues to represent the appealing, affordable middleweight Kawasaki cruisers.
- For years, fans of metric Twins have clamored for a cruiser with a 21-inch front wheel. Kawasaki has now obliged those wishes.
- The Kawi console gives you the information you need at-a-glance.
- Inside the cylinders, a pair of pistons work within the confines of a 68mm bore and 74.2mm stroke with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
- Do you think anybody would notice if just one bike was missing?
- Multiple Vulcan 900 Custom front ends display the artistry of Kawasaki engineering.
- Korf said,' Kawasaki added a bevy of aesthetic changes to the Vulcan 900 and the result is impressive.'
- With a price tag of $7,349, the Vulcan delivers aesthetics, performance, and refinement that are normally found in motorcycles that cost $4K more.
- Kawasaki made sure the Vulcan 900 Custom was decked out with more than its share of chrome.
- The 900 Custom delivers plenty of giddy-up with the help of a 5-speed transmission.
- Candy plasma blue is but one of the three colors Kawasaki offer for the 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom.
- The times, they are a changin'. You don't see as many windmills in Texas as you once did but you'll definitely see more motorcycles.
- MCUSA correspondent Korf trades notes with other Kawi test riders on the outdoor patio of the Oasis overlooking Lake Travis.
- Sign of the times - the only horses seen parked in front of the historic Driskill Hotel these days are of the steel variety.
- Noboby does BBQ like Texas, and Korf was lucky to chow down on some of the best around at The Salt Lick.
- A sign heralds the coming of the 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom. Coincidence?
- The Vulcan's double-cradle frame holds a 903cc 55-degree V-Twin powerplant.
- The spokes on the 21-inch front wheel are tapered and flanged in two directions.
- The belt driven 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom offers lower unsprung weight than shaft drive.
- The focal point of the Vulcan 900 Custom's power, its 903cc V-Twin SOHC engine tuned to deliver lots of torque from low rpms.
- The slash-cut pipes deliver a muffled rumble at idle, but twist the throttle and the pipes spit a nasty little roar from this nine-hundo.
- The Vulcan 900 Custom's chrome instrument console is slim and lightweight.
- Chromed forward-mount footpegs are fitted (instead of floorboards) contributing to improved rider control.
- The instrument cluster offers classic styling in chrome with all the requisite dials and lights to keep the pilot informed.
- Riders take a break at the popular Mt. Bonnell vista that overlooks the Colorado River.
- All 903cc of the 55-degree V-Twin were needed to get Korf mobile after a full-course of grub provided by The Salt Lick.
- Kawi 900 Vulcan Custom with MCUSA graphics.
- The creation of the Custom version of the 900 Vulcan is proof that Kawasaki is interested in delivering a quality cruiser.
- To accomodate the 21-inch front wheel, Kawi sets up the front-end with 33 degrees of rake and 7.2 inches of trail for impressive straight-line stability.
- Don't worry, no flamingoes were injured in the shooting of this photograph.
- Korf cruises comfortably over Austin's streets on one of the best bargains in the cruiser business. You get a lot of bike for $7,349.
- A reflection of the Austin skyline is captured by the Vulcan's new fuel tank featuring a twin valley design.
- Brian Korfhage admires the total package that is the 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom.
- Ergonomically, the 900 offers comfort for a wide range of riders with a low 27-inch seat height.
- One of the Vulcan’s engineering feats is its combination of liquid- and air-cooling.
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