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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter 2005


2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter
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In the late 1940s, Americans turned on their radios to listen to big band music, drove large, powerful cars, and their motorcycles were as stylish as they were functional. The Kawasaki VulcanŽ 1500 DrifterŽ captures the mood of this era with its low, slung chassis, sculpted fenders and fishtail muffler. But underneath its beauty is the advanced engineering of a modern Kawasaki motorcycle.

General information
Model:Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter
Year:2005
Category:Custom / cruiser
Rating:70.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP):US$ 11299. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:1470.00 ccm (89.70 cubic inches)
Engine type:V2, four-stroke
Compression:9.0:1
Bore x stroke:102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel system:Carburettor. Keihin CVK40
Fuel control:Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition:Digital
Cooling system:Liquid
Gearbox:5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive:
Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch:Hydraulic release
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:High-tensile steel, double cradle
Rake (fork angle):32.0°
Front suspension:41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspension:Dual air-assisted shocks
Front tyre:130/90-x16
Rear tyre:150/80-x16
Front brakes:Single disc
Front brakes diameter:300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:270 mm (10.6 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:303.9 kg (670.0 pounds)
Seat height:729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall width:980 mm (38.6 inches)
Ground clearance:124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase:1,656 mm (65.2 inches)
Fuel capacity:18.92 litres (5.00 gallons)
Other specifications
Color options:Black
Starter:Electric
Further information
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