General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter |
Year
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2005 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 7199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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805.0 ccm (49.12 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
|
9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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88.0 x 66.2 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
|
Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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High-tensile steel, double cradle |
Rake (fork angle)
|
31.5° |
Front suspension
|
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
|
UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment |
Front tire
|
130/90-16 |
Rear tire
|
140/90-x16 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Hydraulic |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
245.8 kg (542.0 pounds) |
Seat height
|
759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
Overall width
|
1006 mm (39.6 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1615 mm (63.6 inches) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Black |
Starter
|
Electric |
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