2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Year
2005
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating
  3.5 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
49.12 cubic inches (805.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
57.2 horsepowers (42.6 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
47.01 pound-foot/lbf-ft (63.73 Nm / 6.50 kgf-m) at 5500 RPM
Compression
9.5:1
Bore x stroke
5.37 x 4.04 inches (88.0 x 66.2 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.90 litres/100 km, 20.4 km/l or 48.0 mpg
Top speed
160.9 kmh (100.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
31.5°
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
140/90-x16
Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
542.0 pounds (245.8 kg)
Seat height
46.3 inches (759 mm)
Wheelbase
98.6 inches (1615 mm)
Overall length
151.9 inches (2489 mm)
Overall width
61.4 inches (1005 mm)
Overall height
68.7 inches (1125 mm)
Ground clearance
9.8 inches (160 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.96 gallons (15.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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