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| No genre in the motorcycle world provides such a wide variety of style and engine size choices as the cruiser segment, and one of the best is the Kawasaki Vulcan® 800. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 |
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Year of manufacture
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2005 |
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Type
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Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 6099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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805.0 ccm (49.12 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Compression
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9.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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88.0 x 66.2 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
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Rake (fork angle)
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34.0° |
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Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® single-shock system |
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Front tire
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80/90-21 |
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Rear tire
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140/90-x16 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic. |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
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Seat height
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711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1171 mm (46.1 inches) |
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Overall width
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826 mm (32.5 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1626 mm (64.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Candy Thunder Blue |
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Starter
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Electric |
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