Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, 2000 to 2006: adjustable rear preload, 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel, 234 kg (516 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic

2000–2006 · cruiser · 805 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension travel100 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire130/90-16
Rear tire140/90-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1600 mm (63.0 in)
Rake32°
Seat height700 mm (27.6 in)
Weight234 kg (516 lb) dry
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeDrum (180mm)

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