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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 20052005 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Drifter® cruiser has all the 1940s style and advanced features of the 1500 Drifter, but its smaller engine and lighter chassis make this middleweight Kawasaki perfect for those who are just getting started in the retro-cruiser lifestyle. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter |
| Year | 2005 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 7199. 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 | |
| Displacement | 805.0 ccm (49.12 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 57.2 HP (41.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 63.7 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Top speed | 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 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 | Chain (final drive) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | 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 | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 245.8 kg (542.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2327 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2489 mm (98.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1006 mm (39.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm (63.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black |
| Starter | Electric |
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