Kawasaki Vulcan 800
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 800 | |
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| Also called | Vulcan 800 Classic, Vulcan 800 Drifter |
| Production | 2005 - 2006 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valves |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 56.05 HP (41.8 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300RPM |
| Fuel System | Keihin CVK36 Carburetor |
| Ignition | digital with kawasaki throttle responsive ignition control |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: UNI-TRAK single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Disc |
| Front Tire | 130/90x16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90x16 |
| Wheelbase | 63.58 inches (1615 mm) |
| Length | 97.99 inches (2489 mm) |
| Width | 39.61 inches (1006 mm) |
| Height | 44.29 inches (1125 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Weight | 541.9 pounds (245.8 Kg) (dry), 246.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter was a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valves Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2005 and 2006. Max torque was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 56.05 HP (41.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valves. A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90x16 front tire and a 140/90x16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Disc in the front and a Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a UNI-TRAK single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment. The Vulcan 800 Drifter was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 541.9 pounds (245.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.58 inches (1615 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter[edit | edit source]
The Vulcan 800 Drifter is a cruiser based on the lines of the 1940 "Scout" produced by the Indian Motorcycle Company.