Comparison of Kawasaki KLR 650 2005 and Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLR 650 2005 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 651 | 805 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 66.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 38mm leading axle, air-adjustable fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 140/90-x16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | 31.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,496 | 1,615 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 152 | 245 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,346 | 1,125 |
| Overall width (mm) | 940 | 1,006 |
| Seat height (mm) | 889 | 759 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 239 | 160 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23.08 | - |
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