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  The 2005 Vulcan 800 is part of a range of cruiser motorcycles in production from Kawasaki since 1984. The bike follows the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter, a shaft-driven cruiser bike with 1940s style bodywork. This classic design inspiration was carried on with the 2005 Vulcan 800 model.
  
  

Power

• The Vulcan is powered by an 805 cubic centimeter V-Twin engine with overhead cam. It also has a gear-driven balancer, which minimizes backlash. Both air and liquid cooling systems keep the engine's temperature steady, which prolongs its life. The engine has a 3.5-inch by 2.6-inch bore and stroke and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. It also contains one cylinder; the cylinder itself possesses four valves. A Keihin CVK side draft carburetor delivers the fuel from the 4-gallon tank. The carburetor has an accelerator pump that speeds up throttle response. A five-speed shaft drive transmission system with positive neutral finder transmits the power down to the wheels. An electric starter system kicks all of this off.
  
  

Dimensions

• The double-cradle frame, made from high-tensile steel, measures 93.5-inches long, 36.6-inches wide and 44.5-inches tall, clearing the ground by 5.3 inches. The seat is positioned 27.8 inches from the ground, and the wheelbase stands at 63 inches. Tubeless tires fit a 16-inch diameter wheel, front and back. These wheels have chromed steel rims and aluminum spokes. The dry weight of the motorbike is 516 lb.
  
  

Brakes and Suspension

• The braking system involves a hydraulic disc brake at the front of the bike and a mechanical drum at the back. A hydraulic telescopic fork with 5.9 inches of travel takes care of front suspension duties. A rear single shock system that is seven-way preload-adjustable, allowing for 3.9 inches of travel, also does its part in smoothing out the bumpy roads.