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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter 20052005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter. Image credits - Kawasaki.
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| 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 Vulcan® 1500 Drifter® 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 | |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter |
| Year model | 2005 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 11299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1470.0 ccm (89.70 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | 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 | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| 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 tire | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-x16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| 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 | 1115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1656 mm (65.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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