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General information |
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Model
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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter |
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Year of manufacture
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2006 |
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Type
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Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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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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Output
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56.0 HP (40.9 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
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Torque
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64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
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Top speed
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167.0 km/h (103.8 mph) |
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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 with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control |
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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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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
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Fuel consumption
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5.41 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.48 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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125.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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31.5° |
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Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
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Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment / 4.1 in. |
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Front tire
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130/90-x16 |
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Rear tire
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140/90-x16 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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245.8 kg (542.0 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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271.0 kg (597.5 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2278 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2489 mm (98.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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1006 mm (39.6 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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1615 mm (63.6 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Ebony/Galaxy Silver |
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Starter
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Electric |
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(87.2 out of 100)