Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter (1999-01)
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| Make: | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter |
| Years: | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90R-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 |
| Rake: | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 177 mm / 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1655 mm / 65.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 739 mm / 29.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 302 kg / 668 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Liter / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 14.2 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.2 sec |
| Top Speed: | 177 km/h |