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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Drifter®
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 Standard Features:
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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