Do a VIN check.

 

I did but didn’t want to pay for it.

 

Kawasaki used to have a link to check VINs. It seems to be gone, even though searching their website says it's there. They do have a phone number to call, but it's not toll free.

There are free sites to check VINs. Some don't give a lot of info, but it might be enough for you to get your question answered. Goggle is your friend.

 

Thanks Sabre-t; I tried several different venues and the best info I came up with was what I posted. I purchased an aftermarket exhaust that was supposed to fit but didn’t, hence the question.
Thx!
KevinL

 

This VIN check will tell you if it's a custom or a classic in the description box. I tried several I found for sale used to make sure it worked

Welcome to VIN Decoding :: provided by vPIC

vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

 

https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/vulcan/sport-cruiser/vulcan-s/2025-vulcan-s
This sites give ya the specifics.

 

For a KVS

 

I am pretty sure they are all the same bike just dressed up different.

 

That would make sense - different pegs, wheels, add A windshield, etc.
Problem came up when ordering an exhaust - the one I ordered interfered with the clutch actuator arm, and none of the bolts lined up.

kl

 

Thanks - when I tried it it wasn’t very specific.
I guess the fact that it has a B in the vin indicates a Classic?

I'm pretty sure that it’s a Classic, given the mid-pegs and spoke wheels.

Thanks everyone!

That would make sense - different pegs, wheels, add A windshield, etc.
Problem came up when ordering an exhaust - the one I ordered interfered with the clutch actuator arm, and none of the bolts lined up.

kl

The B would seem to indicate a Classic. Maybe they sent you the wrong exhaust or they were incorrect saying it was compatible with a 900 Classic.

 

The Custom has a 21" front wheel vs 16" on the Classic, with different fenders, front and back. The rake of the forks is different between the 2. The Classic has a bigger headlight. Classic has spoked wheels, custom has cast wheels. Front brakes are different.

 

Very good , that describes the difference , but I didn't know the front brakes were different. Also the Classic has foot boards and the custom has foot pegs.

 

Enrico, the brake pads are the same on both the custom and classic.

 

Yes, but the brake pads are the same, if you are replacing them.