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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$10,499
MSRP
$10,999
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2003
Introduction Year
1999
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1600 Classic
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Drifter
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
95 / 3.74
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 95
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 90
Compression Ratio
9:1
Compression Ratio
9:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Mitsubishi(R)
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.7 / 94
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.22
Length (ft)
8.35
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130
Height (in/mm)
43.9 / 1115
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.7 / 1694
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.2 / 1656
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
674 / 306
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
670 / 304
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 19
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.19
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 681
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge
Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
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