Hi all,
Does anyone know how much horsepower the Vulcan 900 makes? I can't seem to find the specs for this anywhere. Also, I have a stage 2 debaffle on the stock exhaust. Think this may increase horsepower slightly?
dyno reports are subjective to location, weather, height above sea level etc .... just remember, a bike tuned for El Centro Ca at 20 FT below sea level is not going to run as great in Wolf Pass CO at 13,000 ft ... hence why auto tuning processors may be the best bet for those that tour. My bubbies Yamaha 650 which was tuned and dyno'd in Canada struggled up at the grand canyon .... just saying.
My classic was left completely stock except for a K@N air filter .... 2 up pulling a trailer ... 1230 plus lbs rolling down the highway ... it just worked fine everywhere ... 6000 miles over 23 states in the mid west .... twice
My custom with the big 3 was a day rider and never got any further than a 100 miles from the house ...
Uh, no. Stage 1 debaffle is drilling holes in outer baffle plate. I think stage 2 refers to holes in outer baffle plate and the inner plate punched out. Stage 3 would be complete debaffle.
I just love the instant torque at any rpm at the slightest touch of the throttle. every time I ride it become a child with it and end up doing a fair bit over the limit (all while being safe of course)
Interesting. I looked up my Vn750 for the same info. It came out as 66HP (at the crank) and 64.7Nm of torque.
I would have thought the 900 had a bit more of both, but the torque that you do have kicks in at a much lower, and therefore usable and feel-able, rpm. Your max comes in at 3700 rpm whereas the Vn750 comes in at over 6K rpm. You've got a more usable seat-of-the-pants feel to it.
I like your torque better but am happy enough with mine. By the time I max mine out, my speedometer has already reached the raped-ape mark anyway. I try not to rape that thing much anymore, anyhow.
whiting57 - I'd also like to hear how you secured everything on the bike during long trips and while sightseeing away from the bike. I like riding and hiking, but the last time I did both together my helmet and riding gear was stolen. I'd appreciate your input. Thanks!
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