Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycles |
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| Engine | Four-stroke, SOHC, V-twin, 8 valves[1] |
| Bore / stroke | 88.0 x 66.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Ignition type | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control |
| Transmission | 5 speed |
| Tires | 130/90x16 (front) 140/90x16 (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 1,615 mm |
| Weight | 245.8 kg (dry) |
| Related | 1500 Drifter |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter is a 1940s-styled cruiser loosely based on the lines of the c. 1940 Chief produced by the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company.
Features
[edit]The Drifter VN800 is powered by a modern, carbureted, single overhead cam, single pin, liquid cooled 805 cc 55-degree V-twin engine. The twin cylinders have 'cooling fins', but they are almost entirely for show.
The Drifter has a hidden rear mono-shock to make it appear to be a hard-tail, akin to a Harley-Davidson Softail. The front and rear fenders cover about half of the respective wheel, and are the most striking visual cue.
Discontinued
[edit]When Kawasaki revealed its 2007 models, the 800 Drifter no longer appeared in the Vulcan line-up.
References
[edit]- ^ "2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter @ Top Speed". February 2006.
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