2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Drifter

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Drifter pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$7,299
Type
Cruiser
Insurance
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Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$7,299
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 800 Drifter
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
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
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
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
Steering Damper
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
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Air Adjustable
No
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 / 245.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
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 / 759.5
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
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
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard