2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2006


2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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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
Model Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Year of manufacture 2006
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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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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