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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter

SUMMARY

The 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter is a Cruiser Style Motorcycle equipped with an 1470cc, Liquid Cooled, V Twin, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The Vulcan 1500 Drifter has Front Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Disc Brakes. The Vulcan 1500 Drifter weighs 670 lbs. and has 4.9 inches of ground clearance.

The Vulcan 1500 Drifter was introduced in 1999 and is Carryover for 2005. It includes a 12 month -20012- warranty.

MSRP: $11,549 Monthly Payment*: $192

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Model	Vulcan 1500
Year	2005
Class	Cruiser
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$11,549
PRICE
Warranty	12
Engine
Cylinders	2
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio	9:01
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	1470
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Liquid
Engine Type	V Twin
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	1
Seat Height (in)	28.7
Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.6
Front Travel (in)	5.9
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	3.9
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)	4.9
Trail (in)	6.5
Width (in)	38.6
Wheelbase (in)	65.2
Length (in)	100.2
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	5
Misc
Major Revision Year
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser
Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)	670
Transmission
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Transmission Type	Manual
Reverse	No
Brakes
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/80 R16 71H
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R16 67H

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The base price of the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter Motorcycle is $11549. This is $1254.13 less expensive than its competition.

The V Twin engine in the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter Motorcycle has a displacement of 1470 cc which is 8.42% less than its competition.

The 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter Motorcycle weighs 670 lbs which is 1.04% less than other Cruiser models.

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KEY FACTS
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Model	Vulcan 1500
Year	2005
Class	Cruiser
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$11,549

PRICE
Warranty	12

Engine
Compression Ratio	9:01
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	1470
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Liquid
Engine Type	V Twin

Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	1
Seat Height (in)	28.7

Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.6
Front Travel (in)	5.9
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	3.9
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)	4.9
Trail (in)	6.5
Width (in)	38.6
Wheelbase (in)	65.2
Length (in)	100.2

Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	5

Misc
Major Revision Year
Year	2005
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser

Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)	670

Transmission
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Reverse	No

Brakes
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc

Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/80 R16 71H
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R16 67H

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