Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (2004-06)

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Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (2004-06) is a four-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a capacity of 805 cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is fitted with a Keihin CVK36 carburetor and a digital K-TRIC ignition. The bike has a kick-start system, and it can generate 56 hp/ 40.8 kW of power at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 64 Nm/ 47.2 lb-ft at 3300 rpm. The clutch is operated by a cable and comes with a wet, multiple-disc setup, and the transmission is a five-speed gearbox. The bike has a chain final drive, and the front suspension is a hydraulic telescopic fork with a rear suspension of bottom-link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment. The bike has two front brakes, 300mm discs, and a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 130 mm drum. The wheelbase is 1615 mm/ 63.6 in, and the seat height is 760 mm/ 29.9 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 246.0 kg/ 542.3 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 15 litres/ 3.9 US gal. The consumption average is 18.5 km/lit, and the bike can reach a top speed of 167 km/h, covering the standing 1/4 mile in 14.8 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter

Year: 2004 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 66.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Keihin CVK36 carburetor
Ignition: Digital K-TRIC
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 50.9 hp @ 7100 rpm
Max Torque: 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork.

Rear Suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
Front Tyre: 130/90-16
Rear Tyre: 140/90-16
Wheelbase: 1615 mm / 63.6 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs
Wet Weight: 271 kg / 597 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.5 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.8 sec
Top Speed: 167 km/h

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