Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | VN 1500 Drifter, VN1500 Drifter Fi, VN 1500 Drifter Fi |
| Production | 1999 - 2003 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| 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 |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR6EA-9 `00-05[1] |
| Battery | YUASA YTX16-BS `00-05[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Final Drive | Shaft `00-05[1] |
| 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), |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-204[2] |
| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.