| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 800 VULCAN DRIFTER 2004 - 2006 |
| Year | 2004 - 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 805 cc / 49.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 40.8 kW / 56 hp @ 7000 rpm (50.9 hp @ 7100 rpm at rear tyre) |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital K-TRIC |
| Induction | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm discs, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 246.0 kg / 542.3 lb |
| Wet Weight | 271 kg / 597 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.5 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h |
The final production years of the VN 800 Drifter, a middleweight retro cruiser with 1940s-style bodywork and a hardtail look. Compared with the 1500 Drifter it was smaller, lighter and aimed at newer riders, using an 805 cc liquid-cooled V-twin with a gear-driven balancer. The review on the source page praised its handling and looks but found the seat uncomfortable on long rides.
