Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter, 2000 to 2006: adjustable rear preload, 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel, 248 kg (547 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 Drifter
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Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter

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

Wheelbase1615 mm (63.6 in)
Seat height760 mm (29.9 in)
Weight248 kg (547 lb) dry
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 270mm disc, 2-piston caliper

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