Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter suspension setup and specs
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter, 2000 to 2005: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 729 mm (28.7 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel, 304 kg (670 lb).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Fork diameter | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1656 mm (65.2 in) |
| Trail | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Seat height | 729 mm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 304 kg (670 lb) dry |
| Front brake | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc |
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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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