Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2006 and Suzuki Boulevard C50 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki Boulevard C50 2008 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2006 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard C50 | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 819.4 | 805 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.4 | 66.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | - |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment / 4.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 140/90-x16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 31.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,615 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 246 | 245 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,105 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,489 |
| Overall width (mm) | 970 | 1,006 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 759 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 160 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.5 | - |
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