| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2006 × | Suzuki Volusia 800 Limited × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2004 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter | Suzuki Volusia 800 Limited |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 805 | 805 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.2 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment / 4.1 in. | Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 130/90-x16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-x16 | 170/80-15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,655 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 245 | 241 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,489 | 2,510 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,006 | 985 |
| Seat height (mm) | 759 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 160 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 17 |