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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®
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       Specs        Features
 FEATURES  Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®  Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®
 Manufacturer  Kawasaki  Kawasaki
 Model Year  2005  2005
 Model  Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®  Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®
 1,470cc OHC V-Twin
  Engine design evolved from the Vulcan® 1500 Classic
  Exhaust system has a single fish tail muffler on the right side
 Liquid Cooling
  Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
  Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic
 Four Valves per Cylinder
  Boosts low-end torque
 Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters
  Keep valves quiet with no maintenance, no adjustment required
 Digital Fuel Injection
  Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption
  Two different systems are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate fuel injection control
 Dual Throttle Bodies
  Dual 36mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder, with a separate intake tract for each throttle body
  Four nozzles at the tip of each injector, with two nozzles aimed at each intake valve
 Idle Speed Controller
  Helps stable idle and good throttle response at ultra-low engine rpm
 Gear-Driven Engine Balancer
  Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
  Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration
 Rubber-Mounted Engine
  All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds
 Five-Gallon Fuel Tank
  Rounded-edge finish for clean, upscale look
  Larger capacity for extended cruising
 Five-Speed Transmission
  Five-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising
 Positive Neutral Finder (Kawasaki Exclusive)
  Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time
 Disc Brakes
  Solid 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper up front for style and quiet braking
  A single 270mm rear disc with twin-piston caliper located below the swingarm
 Shaft Drive
  A reliable and quiet, low-maintenance system
 Hydraulic Clutch Release
  Easy to operate and maintain
 Self-Canceling Turn Signals
  Automatically shuts off after eight seconds or after traveling 213 feet
 1,470cc OHC V-Twin
  Engine design evolved from the Vulcan® 1500 Classic
  Exhaust system has a single fish tail muffler on the right side
 Liquid Cooling
  Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
  Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic
 Four Valves per Cylinder
  Boosts low-end torque
 Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters
  Keep valves quiet with no maintenance, no adjustment required
 Digital Fuel Injection
  Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption
  Two different systems are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate fuel injection control
 Dual Throttle Bodies
  Dual 36mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder, with a separate intake tract for each throttle body
  Four nozzles at the tip of each injector, with two nozzles aimed at each intake valve
 Idle Speed Controller
  Helps stable idle and good throttle response at ultra-low engine rpm
 Gear-Driven Engine Balancer
  Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
  Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration
 Rubber-Mounted Engine
  All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds
 Five-Gallon Fuel Tank
  Rounded-edge finish for clean, upscale look
  Larger capacity for extended cruising
 Five-Speed Transmission
  Five-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising
 Positive Neutral Finder (Kawasaki Exclusive)
  Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time
 Disc Brakes
  Solid 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper up front for style and quiet braking
  A single 270mm rear disc with twin-piston caliper located below the swingarm
 Shaft Drive
  A reliable and quiet, low-maintenance system
 Hydraulic Clutch Release
  Easy to operate and maintain
 Self-Canceling Turn Signals
  Automatically shuts off after eight seconds or after traveling 213 feet

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