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DRIFTER 800 SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
Engine Type
4-stroke, V-type, 2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid cooled, 8-valve, Counterbalancer
Displacement
805cc
Bore X Stroke
88.0 x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Maximum HP
42.7 kW, 58PS, 57.2HP @ 7500 r/min (rpm)
Maximum Torque
64 N.m, 6.5 kg-m, 47 ft-lb @ 5500 r/min (rpm)
Carbureter
Keihin CVK36 Constant velocity, Diaphragm-type
Ignition System
TCBI
Ignition Advance
Electronic
Crankshaftt Rotation
Clockwise from RH Side
Cylinder Material
Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeves
Fuel
Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK
Coolant
Type
50% distilled water /50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze
Capacity
2.4 Liter
Level
Level with radiator filler neck.
TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Type Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
Clutch Type
Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
Transmission
5-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift

Shift Pattern (Bottom Up)

1-N-2-3-4-5 (w/Neutral Finder)
Gear Ratios
1st
2.53 (38/15)
2nd
1.65 (33/20)
3rd
1.23 (32/26)
4th
1.00 (29/29)
5th
0.86 (24/28)
Primary Ratio
2.184 (83/38)
Overall Ratio (Top Gear)
4.405
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
1615 mm (63.58 in)
Seat Height
760 mm (29.92 in)
Dry Weight
2000
248 kg (546.75 lb) (US)
2001-06
542.4 lb
Curb Weight
2000
267 kg (588.6 lb) (US)
2001-06
584.2 lb
Fuel Tank
Capacity
15 liter (3.96 gal) - Called 4 gal
Tire Size
Front
130/90-16 BS
Rear
140/90-16 BS
Brake Type
Front
Single Hydraulic Disc
Rear
Single Disc
Brake Size
Front
272 mm eff. Dia.
Rear
242 mm eff. Dia.
Wheel Travel
Front
5.9 in (150mm)
Rear
4.1 in (105mm)
MODEL ID
Year & Model
2000
‘00 VN800-C2:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
2001
‘01 VN800-E1:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
2002
‘02 VN800-E2:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
2003
‘03 VN800-E3:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
2004
‘04 VN800-E4:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
2005
‘05 VN800-E5:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
2006
‘06 VN800E6F:VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
Colors
2000
1) Pearl Burnish Beige (X8)
2) Sky Blue (Q5)
2001
Candy Cardinal Red (L1)
2002
Black Pearl (B5)
2003
Metallic Ruby Red (468)
2004
Galaxy Silver/Ebony (686)
2005
Galaxy Silver Type 2/Ebony (686)
2006
Galaxy Silver Type 2/Ebony (686)
VIN Range
2000
JKBVNCC1 YA007001~
2001
JKBVNCE11A000001~
2002
JKBVNCE12A003001~
2003
JKBVNCE13A006001~
2004
JKBVNCE14A008001~
2005
JKBVNCE15A0100001~
2006
JKBVNCE1 6A0140001~
Engine No. Range
All
VN800AE000001 — ?
Engine No. Location
All
RH top crankcase, below carburetor
TUNING SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Valve Clearance
Intake 0.10 ~0.15 mm
Exhaust 0.20 ~ 0.25 mm
Valve Adjustment Method
Measure between rocker arm and shim
Compression Pressure
176 psi
Spark Plug
NGK CR7E
Spark Plug Gap
.7-.8 mm
Ignition Timing
Idle 5.0 BTDC @ 1,000 RPM
Full 35 BTDC @ 5,000 RPM
Pilot Screw
Sealed—not adjustable
Idle Speed
1100 ±50 rpm
Engine Oil
Type 2000-04 SE Class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
2005-06 10W40 API SE, SF or SG, API SH or SJ of JASO MA Class
w/Filter Change 2.9 L
No Filter Change 2.7 L
Level
On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window
CHASSIS
Fork Oil
Type 2000-04 SAE 10W
2005-06 SHOWA SS 8 GO SAE 10W
Capacity 2000 385 cc dry
2001-6 318-323 cc dry
Fork Air Pressure (Cold)
0.0 kg/cm2, max 2.5 kg/cm2
Tire Pressure (Cold)
Front 2.0 kg/cm2 29 psi
Rear Normal 2.0 kg/cm2 (0-97.5 kg) 29psi
Rear Heavy 2.25 kg/cm2 (97.5-180 kg) 33 psi

 

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