Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter: history, specs, pictures
'Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter' | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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Also called | VN 1500 Drifter, VN1500 Drifter Fi, VN 1500 Drifter Fi |
Production | 1999 - 2003 |
Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 90.0mm |
Top Speed | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Horsepower | 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 4700RPM |
Torque | 83.42 ft/lbs (113.1 Nm) @ 2800RPM |
Fuel System | injection |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 130/90-h16 |
Rear Tire | 150/80-h16 |
Wheelbase | 65.16 inches (1655 mm) |
Seat Height | 28.74 inches (730 mm) |
Weight | 670.21 pounds (304.0 Kg) (dry), |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter Fi was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1999 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 113 mph (182 km/h). Max torque was 83.42 ft/lbs (113.1 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 4700 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1470.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-h16 front tire and a 150/80-h16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN1500 Drifter Fi was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 670.21 pounds (304.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.16 inches (1655 mm) long.