The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 805 cc (49.12 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 234.1 kg (516 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 17% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
805 cc — larger displacement than about 66% of Kawasaki models.
706 mm — taller than about 12% of Kawasaki models.
15.1 L — larger than about 42% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
930
833
12% above average.
1,130
1,175
4% below average.
1,600
1,441
11% above average.
706
801
12% below average.
135
187
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-x16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 140/90-x16 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2005 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 805 cc (49.12 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 88.0 x 66.2 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustment |
| Rake | 32.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 130/90-x16 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-x16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 234.1 kg (516 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mm (63.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Beige, Red |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 6549. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.