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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,999
MSRP
$10,499
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 800 Drifter
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1600 Classic
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2003
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
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)
88 / 3.46
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.61
Stroke (mm/in)
95 / 3.74
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 95
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
9:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
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
140
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
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)
140/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
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
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.7 / 94
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.17
Length (ft)
8.22
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.6 / 1615.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.7 / 1694
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
542 / 246
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
674 / 306
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.49
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.3
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.9 / 759
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 681
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Rail
Standard
Rear Fender Rail
-
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Foot Peg Location
-
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge
-
Oil Pressure Gauge
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
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