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2003 Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Drifter
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– 2003 Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Drifter
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Drifter 2003
Motorcycle Style: Cruiser
ENGINE SPECS
Engine Type: 805 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V-Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 88 mm x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Valves SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: Keihin CVK36
Ignition System: Digital
Claimed Horsepower: 57 hp (42.5 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 64 Nm (47.2 ft. lbs) @ 3300 rpm
Transmission type: 5 speed
Final Drive: Chain
CHASSIS SPECS
Suspension – Front: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 150 mm travel
Suspension – Rear: UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 7-way preload adjustment, 105 mm travel
Front Fork – Rake & Trail Angles: 32 / 122 mm (4.8 inches)
MISCELLANEOUS SPECS
Tire – Front: 130/90-16
Tire – Rear: 140/90-16
Brakes – Front: single 300 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 270 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
DIMENSIONS
Overall – Length: 2490 mm (98 inches)
Overall – Width: 1005 mm (39.6 inches)
Overall – Height: 1125 mm (44.3 inches)
Seat Height: 760 mm (29.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1615 mm (63.6 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 15 l (4 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 248 kg (546.7 pounds)