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Compare 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Drifter to Others
| Identification: |
| Model Type |
Cruiser |
Touring |
| MSRP (US) |
$ 11549 |
$ 17999 |
| Warranty |
12 |
12 |
| Engine: |
| Compression Ratio |
9:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Cooling |
Liquid |
Air / Oil |
| Cylinders |
2 |
2 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Engine Type |
V Twin |
V Twin |
| Fuel Requirements |
Regular |
|
| Fuel Type |
Gas |
Gas |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
| Valve Configuration |
SOHC |
SOHC |
| Valves |
8 |
8 |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
| Transmission: |
| Number Of Speeds |
5 |
6 |
| Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) |
|
Gear |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Shaft |
Belt |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
| Wheels & Tires: |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
130/90 R16 67H |
130/70 R18 Dunlop Elite 3 |
| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
150/80 R16 71H |
180/60 R16 Dunlop Elite 3 |
| Brakes: |
| Front Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Technical Specifications: |
| Fuel Capacity (gal/l) |
5 / 18.9 |
5.8 / 22 |
| Wheelbase (in/mm) |
65.2 / 1656.1 |
65.7 / 1670 |
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