Classic 900 Weight

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Brent · #1 Unread post by **Brent** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 11:27 am

How did you find out the weight of the 900 Classic? KAWA web site doesn't even list the weight?

jmillheiser · Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:15 pm

its supposed to be around 50 lbs heavier than the 800.

but due to the lower seat height the 900 is supposed to have a pretty light feel to it.

goodcruisin · Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:55 pm

list at 516lbs
im getting one!
now the release date not till next month.damnit

jmillheiser · Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:58 pm

The local Kawi dealer is supposed to get em in April. They already got the ninja 650R and cant keep em the showroom floor they sell so fast

runsilent · #5 Unread post by **runsilent** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:06 pm

Motorcycle Cruiser's 06 Buyer's Guide lists the dry weight of the 900 Classic at 516#, but that is exactly the same as the 04 Vulcan 800 Classic and doubtful.

Kawasaki Canada specs report dry wt is 253 kg which would be about 557#. That sounds more likely, about 40# heavier than the 800 and about 10# heavier than the C50 and M50 Suzuki's.

jmillheiser · Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:38 pm

should still feel lighter than it is.

I have sat on an M50 and it felt pretty light

FlyerPhil · #7 Unread post by **FlyerPhil** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:40 pm

I sat on one at the NY show in January. Felt VERY light, my favorite of the class.

jmillheiser · Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:44 pm

Zootech posted a review of it on another thread. the article basically said it looks like a big bike but rides like a small bike, but the engine pulls better than some 1100s. The tester had nothing but good things to say about it.