Tonight I bought myself an early birthday present, a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Here are the specifications:

• Engine Type: 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC, 4-Valve Cylinder Head, V-Twin
• Displacement: 903 cc
• Bore and Stroke: 88 x 74.2 mm
• Maximum Torque: 60.8 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm
• Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
• Fuel Injection: EFI with 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies (2)
• Ignition: TCBI with Electronic Advance
• Transmission: 5-Speed
• Final Drive: Belt
• Rake/Trail: 32°/6.3 in.
• Front Wheel Travel: 5.9 in.
• Rear Wheel Travel: 4.1 in.
• Front Tire Size: 130/90-16
• Rear Tire Size: 180/70-15
• Wheelbase: 64.8 in.
• Front Suspension: 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
• Rear Suspension: Uni-Track swingarm
• Front Brake Type: Single 272mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
• Rear Brake Type: Single 242mm Disc
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.3 gal.
• Seat Height: 26.8 in.
• Overall Length: 97.0 in.
• Overall Width: 39.6 in.
• Overall Height: 41.9 in.
• Dry Weight: 557.9 lbs.
• Color: Candy Fire Red

Here is a picture I took shortly after I had it delivered to my apartment (I did not want to ride it home on the highway for my first ride). That is my truck behind it and I took the picture with my phone so it is not the best, I will eventually have better pictures, but until then:

And here is a stock photo for better quality:

You can click on the images for a larger view.

In addition to the motorcycle I also got a Snell approved helmet, this Joe Rocket jacket (in black/red), and a cover for the bike.

All in all everything came to a little more money than I was hoping for, but the guys over at Nicholson’s treated me really well (i.e. all the above mentioned accessories were free) and keep my monthly payments to what I told them I wanted, which is under $100 a month. I also have a 3 year warranty on the bike from them and Gap coverage at no extra cost. I would highly recommend these guys as, like I said, they treated me real well.