2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Year
2006
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
49.12 cubic inches (805.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
56.0 horsepowers (41.8 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
47.21 pound-foot/lbf-ft (64.00 Nm / 6.53 kgf-m) at 3500 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
5.41 litres/100 km, 18.5 km/l or 43.5 mpg
Top speed
167.0 kmh (103.8 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
31.5°
Front tyre
130/90-x16
Rear tyre
140/90-x16
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
7.93 inches (130.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
542.0 pounds (245.8 kg)
Wet weight
597.5 pounds (271.0 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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