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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter

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In the late 1940s, Americans turned on their radios to listen to big band music, drove large, powerful cars, and their motorcycles were as stylish as they were functional. The Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Drifter® captures the mood of this era with its low, slung chassis, sculpted fenders and fishtail muffler. But underneath its beauty is the advanced engineering of a modern Kawasaki motorcycle.

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter History

Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
2001

Introduced a new look which included chromed forks and accessories, a larger fuel tank, and a modified seat consisting of stock solo seating as opposed to the two-up seat which had previously been standard issue.

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter Technical specs

Motorcycle name Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter
Year model 2005
Price as new US$ 11299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Color options Black
Engine size 1470.0 ccm (89.70 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin CVK40
Ignition Digital
Starter Electric
Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Hydraulic release

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