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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 20062006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The Vulcan® 800 Drifter® cruiser evokes images of the 1940s, when stylists endowed the motorcycles and cars of the day with flowing curves and deep luxuriant colors to create works of art. |
| General information | |
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| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 805.0 ccm (49.12 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Output | 56.0 HP (40.9 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Top speed | 167.0 km/h (103.8 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 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.41 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.48 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 125.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 31.5° |
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment / 4.1 in. |
| Front tire | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-x16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 245.8 kg (542.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 271.0 kg (597.5 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2278 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 | Ebony/Galaxy Silver |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 06 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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