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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Sport-Touring
MSRP
$11,549
MSRP
$8,499
Warranty
12
Warranty
36
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1999
Introduction Year
-
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Drifter
Display Name
Concours(TM)
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
997 / 60.8
Compression Ratio
9:1
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mitsubishi(R)
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
4
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.5 / 1.59 / 1.19 / 0.97 / 0.78
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Final Drive Ratio
2.71
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
3.17 / 2.06 / 1.59 / 1.33 / 1.15 / 0.97
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
67H
Front Tire Speed Rating
V
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16 67H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 VR18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16 71H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 VR16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front 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)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
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
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Air Assisted
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
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
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
Yes
Air Adjustable
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.35
Length (ft)
7.52
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980.4
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Height (in/mm)
43.9 / 1115.1
Height (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.2 / 1656.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61.2 / 1554.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Length (ft/in)
6.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
670 / 303.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
595 / 269.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
716 / 325
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
676.8 / 307
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.5 / 28.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.19
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.68
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
440.9 / 200
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
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
-
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
No
Engine Case Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
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
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
36
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
Yes
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
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