2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Drifter

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Drifter pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,999
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 800 Drifter
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.46
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.61
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.17
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.6 / 1615.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
542 / 246
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.49
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.9 / 759
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Rail
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
User Reviews
1 review
  • Working mans Indian
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 20, 2010

    This bike was my most foavorite bike I have owned. I loved the big fenders, the dependability and the retro look.

    I put 17k miles on the engine with out a problem and the only maintenance I did was change the oild every 5k and lube the chain every 500 miles. It was easy to drive in ...

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