2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Classic

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,549
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 800 Classic
Year
2005
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 / 3.47
Stroke (mm/in)
66.2 / 2.61
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49.1
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
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
Yes
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
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Drum
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
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.79
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63 / 1600.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
9.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
516 / 234.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.56
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Excellent Bike For The Long Haul.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 28, 2012

    I bought this bike nearly new. It now has over 32,000 miles on the odometer. I maintain this bike perfectly. I run the best motor oil. The only complaint I have is that the drive chain gets loose and sloppy about once a season. I have ridden this bike on trips from southern Michigan to Tennessee ...

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  • The Little Bike That Could and DOES!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 19, 2011

    I've put almost 12,000 miles on this bike since I purcheased this bike last year. It was 100% stock when I bought it and I was instantly happy, but I wanted it to be "my" bike so I started throwing a few things at it. With minimal cost [about $1000 (includes Baron Big Air Kit, Jardine Rumblers ...

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  • Great bike!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 11, 2010

    I like it so far. I got mine about a month ago and I put on 3K Kms already.

    The things I like:

    -Smooth, easy ride

    -Plenty of power in 2nd,3rd,4th gear

    -Quite nimble despite it's looks

    -Comfortable during small commutes

    -Excellent on gas

    -Chrome! ...

    Things I dislike:

    -5th gear is terrible. I am in 5th @ 80, by the time I hit 120 (km/h) it sounds and feels like it's red-lining

    -Engine/exhaust is quiet (It's hard to rev-match when downshifting after driving on the hi-way) but no biggie.

    -Uncomfortable on long trips. This is pretty normal for any stock bike of this type.

    Overall I would rate this bike 8/10.

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  • VN 800 Classic
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    This is the third road bike I have owned and ridden.

    The 800 Classic is a smooth running bike. It is dependable, and it gets 50 MPG. It is comfortable with the stock seat and handlebars, and I can cruise at Interstate speeds all day.

    Now, the parts that I do not like. It is chain ...

    Basically I like it, but my next bike will be more maintenance friendly.

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