2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2004
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 800
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Price
Standard
MSRP
$5,999
Warranty (Months)
12
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.46
Stroke (in/mm)
2.61 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
92.9 / 2359.7
Width (in/mm)
32.5 / 825.5
Height (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64 / 1625.6
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.62
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Optional
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Optional
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Speed Rating
90
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R16
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28 / 711
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Fork Bag
Optional
Leather Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Visor
Optional
Passing Lamps
Optional
Passing Lamp Visors
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Replace Seat
    By  () on Aug 03, 2019

    I had the stock seat off when I decided to try riding it with just a piece of 2" thick dense foam placed right on top of the frame, just aft of the battery. This lowered my CG by about 2". This lower CG made the bike handle so much better (especially at slow speeds) it was like a completely different ...

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  • What a machine!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 02, 2010

    In stock form the 800A is a smooth running,low maintenance, extremely dependable ride! Past that with the right mods and the 800A is a Rocket on two wheels. I Drag race mine with 17,000 on the speedo and use as a daily commuter with no major repairs!

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