Stick to the tradition of affordable Japanese cruise: 2020 Vulcan 900 Custom test drive experience

2020/01/1402:02:07 car 2251

川崎Vulcan 900 is a typical Japanese cruiser. Its car series has not been changed for almost 13 years. In addition to the electronic injection system and water cooling device, whether it is the shape, structure, or body configuration, Continue the tradition. Modern elements such as ABS, traction control, LED, etc. are all indifferent to it. It has always existed so low-key and stubbornly. From the outside, she seems to be out of touch with the times. However, in a sense, she is also a kind of adherence to traditional Japanese cruises.

2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

However, 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom has a new color scheme! Including bright gray + matte black, metallic graphite gray + bright black.

light gray + matte black color, the fuel tank is painted in bright gray, the fuel tank sidewall and wheel hub are decorated with yellow lines, which looks black. , Very calm and heavy.

Metal graphite gray + bright black color, the upper part of the fuel tank and the front and rear mudguards are painted with bright graphite gray, and the yellow lines will drip water The color of the fuel tank is divided into upper and lower parts, which are more lively and agile in comparison.

static experience

There are some differences between the 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom and other Vulcan 900 series models. Except for the shared 903cc SOHC, water-cooled, 55-degree V twin-cylinder engine, other details are quite different. Mainly manifested in: lower center of gravity; seat more rearward; wide front pedals replaced by ordinary pedals; new handlebars, which bend more backwards and closer to the rider than the brothers; exhaust device adopts 2 parallel straight rows, oblique Cut the mouth.

In addition, the use of front 21 rear 15 inch wheels, and the configuration of 180 mm tire width in the front 80 rear, the front and rear wheel diameters and tire widths are very different far. Very individual. The 6-inch wheel diameter difference between front and rear is enough to create a standard cruising riding position. In addition, the seat of the new car is moved back and the center of gravity is lowered. The ultra-low seat height of only 685 mm, the wide and soft seat cushion, and the new handlebars that bend toward the rider's body make the riding triangle very stretchable and free. It is a cruise car specially tailored for Asians.

The configuration of Vulcan is far inferior to that of Vulcan 650. The domestic price of the Vulcan 650 starts at 78,800, while the international price of the Vulcan 900 Custom is 8499 US dollars, which is less than 60,000 yuan. If it is introduced into the country, I believe it will not be much more expensive than the Little Vulcan 650.

DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE

Although the configuration is inconspicuous, the overall performance of the 2020 Vulcan 900 Custom cannot be questioned. It is definitely an ideal city Commuting, leisure tool.

In terms of power, it has a peak torque of 78 Nm, which can explode at 3500rpm. Although the body weighs 277 kg, under the super low-torque drive, the control is not clumsy at all, acceleration is rapid, the output is linear, and the power is It can be described as "on call". Even in the high-end and high-speed cruising state, if you need to accelerate and overtake instantaneously, the power is still continuous.

Due to the low center of gravity and the large gap between the front and rear tires, the Vulcan 900 Custom is inherently flexible in direction and stable in the body. Urban commuting can show the dexterity it should be; while cruising at high speeds, it can ensure sufficient stability. The front tires of many expedition vehicles are also relatively thin. During high-speed cruising, due to the high center of gravity, they oftenShow more than agile, insufficient stability. The Vulcan 900 Custom is just right.

41mm upright front fork, non-adjustable, stroke up to 152 mm; linkage type rear shock absorber, not adjustable, stroke 104 Mm. The suspension is adjusted comfortably, which can well filter the shock caused by potholes and uneven roads.

33 degree large forward inclination angle, soft suspension, and 1645 mm long wheelbase, it is destined to be flat in curve performance. The heavy cruiser is not a car used for bending for fun, so you can't expect too much.

300mm front single disc is equipped with dual-piston Tokico calipers (Tokiko Co., Ltd.), and rear 270mm disc is equipped with dual-piston Tokico calipers. The braking force is sufficient and can handle all situations.

The traditional instrument is installed on the fuel tank, which belongs to the blind spot of sight and is not easy to see. Without a tachometer, the effective speed range of the 903cc V-twin twin-cylinder is very wide, and each speed zone has enough torque. It does not matter if there is no tachometer. It retains the traditional "1-5-0" 5-speed cycle gear layout. After stepping down from the first gear to the fifth gear, stepping on it again will enter the neutral gear and cycle back and forth.

900 Custom fuel tank has a capacity of 20 liters and a range of more than 350 kilometers.

Engine vibration suppression is acceptable, belt drive, quiet effect is good.

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom in 2020 is almost entirely hers. She does not covet the fame of Harley Davidson and Indians, nor does she chase the pride of Triumph, she just wants to do it all the time" Stick to the traditional affordable Japanese cruise".