Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic and Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic and Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic ×
General
Production from (year)20052005
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 800 DrifterKawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK36Carburettor. Keihin CVK36
Displacement (cm³)805805
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)8888
Stroke (mm)66.266.2
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)Digital
Compression9.5:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustmentUNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicDouble disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Frame typeHigh-tensile steel, double cradleHigh-tensile steel, double cradle
Front tyre130/90-16130/90-x16
Rear tyre140/90-x16140/90-x16
Rake (fork angle) (degree)31.532
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • beige
  • red
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6151,600
Dry weight (kg)245234
Overall height (mm)1,1251,130
Overall width (mm)1,006930
Seat height (mm)759706
Ground clearance (mm)160135
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)-15.14



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