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Specifications
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Vulcan Drifter 800
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Vulcan Drifter 1500
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Engine
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Four-stroke, SOHC, V-twin, 8 valves
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Four-stroke, SOHC, V-twin, 8 valves
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Displacement
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805cc
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1,470cc
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Starting
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Electric
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Electric
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Bore x
stroke
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88 x
66.2mm
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102.0 x 90.0mm
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Compression
ratio
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9.5:1
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9.0:1
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Cooling
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Carburetion
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Keihin CVK36
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fuel injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies
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Ignition
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Digital with Kawasaki Throttle
Responsive Ignition Control
(K-TRIC)
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Digital
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Transmission
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Five-speed
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Five-speed
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Final
Drive
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Chain
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Shaft
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Frame
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High-tensile steel, double cradle
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High-tensile steel, double cradle
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Rake/trail
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31.5 degrees / 6.2 in
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32° / 6.5 in.
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Front
suspension/wheel travel
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
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Rear
suspension/wheel travel
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UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload
adjustment / 4.1 in.
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Dual air-assisted shocks / 3.9 in.
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Front
Tire
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130/90x16 tube required
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130/90 x 16
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Rear Tire
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140/90x16 tube required
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150/80 x 16
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Front
brake/Rear brake
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Hydraulic disc / Disc
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Hydraulic disc / Disc
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Overall
length
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98.0 in
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100.2 in.
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Overall
width
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39.6 in.
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38.6 in
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Overall
height
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44.3 in
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43.9 in
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Ground
clearance
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6.3 in.
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4.9 in.
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Seat
height
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29.9 in
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28.7 in.
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Dry
weight
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542 lbs
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670 lbs.
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Wheelbase
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63.6 in.
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65.2 in.
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Fuel
Capacity
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5 gal
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MSRP
(2006)
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$7,399
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$11,549
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Vulcan Drifter 800
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Vulcan Drifter 1500
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V-Twin 805cc Engine with
Gear-Driven Balancer
- Torque from idle to
redline
- Smooth and reliable
- Balancer allows use
of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration
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1,470cc OHC V-Twin
- Engine design evolved
from the Vulcan® 1500 Classic
- Exhaust system has a
single fish tail muffler on the right side
Gear-Driven Engine Balancer
- Counter-rotates at
engine speed to cancel vibration
- Allows use of
single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration
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Four Valves Per Cylinder
- Better breathing for
more power and low-end torque
- Single overhead cam
design is simple, lightweight and practical
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Four Valves per Cylinder
- Boosts low-end torque
Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters
- Keep valves quiet
with no maintenance, no adjustment required
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Liquid and Air Cooling
- Finned cylinders and
heads combine with liquid cooling to provide exceptional thermal control
- Maintains consistent
engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
- Automatic fan keeps
things cool even in traffic
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Liquid Cooling
- Maintains consistent
engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
- Auxiliary fan keeps
things cool, even in traffic
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Five-Speed Transmission
- Ratios designed for
great acceleration and relaxed highway cruising
- Exclusive Positive
Neutral Finder
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Five-Speed Transmission
- Five-speed
transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway
cruising
Positive Neutral Finder (Kawasaki Exclusive)
- Just lift the shift
pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time
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36mm CVK Side Draft Carburetor With
K-TRIC Throttle Position Sensor
- A throttle-position
sensor monitors engine load, allowing its micro-computer to determine the best
ignition timing for more power and better fuel economy
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Digital Fuel Injection
- Provides excellent
engine response and power with less fuel consumption
- Two different systems
are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate
fuel injection control
Dual Throttle Bodies
- Dual 36mm throttle
bodies use one injector for each cylinder, with a separate intake tract for
each throttle body
- Four nozzles at the
tip of each injector, with two nozzles aimed at each intake valve
Idle Speed Controller
- Helps stable idle and
good throttle response at ultra-low engine rpm
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Double-Cradle Frame
- Right down-tube
unbolts for easy engine access
- High-tensile steel
for strength and light weight
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Double-Cradle Frame
- Right down-tube
unbolts for easy engine access
- High-tensile steel
for strength and light weight
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Tank-Mounted Speedometer with Turn
Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps
- Compact design
complements the bike's clean look
- Clean-design locking
gas cap
- Modern instrument
cluster with nostalgic style
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Five-Gallon Fuel Tank
- Rounded-edge finish
for clean, upscale look
- Larger capacity for
extended cruising
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Transistor Controlled Breakerless Ignition with Digital Timing Advance (TCBI)
- A hot spark at all
engine speeds for easy starting, smooth running and good fuel economy
- Virtually
maintenance-free
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Shaft Drive
- A reliable and quiet,
low-maintenance system
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41mm Front Fork
- Excellent rigidity
and 5.9 inches of travel
- Wide fork pitch for
classic look
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Hydraulic Clutch Release
- Easy to operate and
maintain
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Disc Brakes
- Front and rear disc
brakes provide sure stops
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Disc Brakes
- Solid 300mm disc with
twin-piston caliper up front for style and quiet braking
- A single 270mm rear
disc with twin-piston caliper located below the swingarm
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48-Spoke Custom Wheels
- Chromed steel rims
and spokes with "spool-style" polished aluminum front hub
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Self-Canceling Turn Signals
- Automatically shuts
off after eight seconds or after traveling 213 feet
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UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension
- Single shock absorber
with seven-way cam-type preload adjuster
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Sleek Swingarm
Design
- Triangulated, steel swingarm looks like a "hard tail"
- Engineered for
rigidity and provides precise handling
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