DRIFTER 1500 SPECS
ENGINE
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, V-type, 2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid cooled, 8-valve, Counterbalancer | ||
| Displacement | 1470cc | ||
| Bore X Stroke | 102.0 x 90.0 mm | ||
| HP | 47kW-64PS-63.12HP @ 4700 r/min(rpm) | ||
| Torque | 113 N.m (11.5 kgf-m, 83.1 ft-lb) @ 2800 r/min (rpm). | ||
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | ||
| Carburetor | Fuel Injection (36×2 tdrottle Bore) | ||
| Ignition System | TCBI | ||
| Ignition Advance | Digital | ||
| Crankshaft Rotation | Clockwise from RH Side | ||
| Firing Interval/Order | 1/2 | ||
| Cylinder Material | Aluminum alloy witd ferrous sleeves | ||
| Fuel | Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK | ||
| Coolant | Type | 50% distilled water /50% etdylene glycol base antifreeze | |
| Capacity | 2.3 Liter (2.4 qt) | ||
| Level | Level witd 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 | 2.50 (40/16) | |
| 2nd | 1.59 (35/22) | ||
| 3rd | 1.192 (31/26) | ||
| 4td | 0.965 (28/29) | ||
| 5td | 0.781 (25/32) | ||
| Primary Ratio | 1.517 (85/56) | ||
| Final Ratio | 2.62 (15/21 x 33/9) | ||
| Overall Ratio (Top Gear) | 3.105 | ||
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase | 1655 mm (65.2 in.) | ||
| Seat Height | 740 mm (29.1 in.) | ||
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm (4.9 in) | ||
| Dry Weight | 1999-00 | 303kg (668 lb) | |
| 2001-05 | 670 lb | ||
| Curb Weight | 1999-00 | 322kg (709.9lb) | |
| 2001-05 | 716 lb | ||
| Fuel Tank | Capacity | 1999-00 | 16.0 Liter (4.23 gal) |
| 2001-05 | 19.0 liter (5.0 gal) | ||
| Tire Size | Front | 130/90-16 67H | |
| Rear | 150/80-16 71H | ||
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 | 3.9 in (100mm) | ||
ELECTRICAL
| Battery | 12 V 18 Ah | ||
| Headlight | Semi-Sealed beam : 12v 60/55 W (quartz-halogen) | ||
| Tail/Brake Light | 12 V 5/21 W | ||
| Alternator | tdree-Phase Ac – 23 A x 14 V @ 6000 rpm | ||
MODEL ID
| Year & Model | 1999 | ‘99 VN1500-J1:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | |
| 2000 | ‘00 VN1500-J2:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | ||
| 2001 | ‘01 VN1500-R1:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | ||
| 2002 | ‘02 VN1500-R2:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | ||
| 2003 | ‘03 VN1500-R3:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | ||
| 2004 | ‘04 VN1500-R4:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | ||
| 2005 | ‘05 VN1500-R5:VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER | ||
| Colors | 1999 | Deep Gooseberry (Q6) | |
| 2000 | 1) Deep Turquoise Green (1M) 2) Pearl Burnish Beige (X8) | ||
| 2001 | 1) Ebony (H8) 2) Oxblood Red/Pearl Ivory (12) | ||
| 2002 | 1) Ebony (H8) 2) Ebony / Oxblood Red (225) | ||
| 2003 | Metallic Ruby Red (468) | ||
| 2004 | Galaxy Silver Type 2/Ebony (686) | ||
| 2005 | Galaxy Silver Type 2/Ebony (686) | ||
| VIN Range | 1999 | JKBVNAJ1.XA000001 – 010000 | |
| 2000 | JKBVNAJ1.YA010001 – | ||
| 2001 | JKBVNAR1.1A000001 | ||
| 2002 | JKBVNAR1.2A005001 | ||
| 2003 | JKBVNAR1.3A008001 | ||
| 2004 | JKBVNAR1.4A010001 | ||
| 2005 | JKBVNAR1.5A012001 | ||
| Engine No. Range | All | VNT50AE000031 — ? | |
| Engine No. Location | All | RH top crankcase, below carburetor | |
TUNING SPECIFICATIONS [ENGINE]
| Valve Adjustment Metdod | Automatic lash adjusters (Hydraulic) | ||
| Compression Pressure | 73 psi @300 rpm | ||
| Spark Plug | STD NGK DPR6EA-9 OPTION NGK DPR7EA-9 ND X22EPR-U9 | ||
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.8 – 0.9 mm | ||
| Ignition Timing | Idle | 5° BTDC (“F” mark) at 950 rpm | |
| Full | 27° @ 3,750 rpm | ||
| Pilot Screw | Sealed—not adjustable | ||
| Idle Speed | 800 ±50 rpm | ||
| Engine Oil | SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40 | ||
w/Filter Change | 1999-00 | 3.1 L | |
| 2001-05 | 3.1 L | ||
No Filter Change | 1999-00 | 2.9 L | |
| 2001-05 | 2.9L | ||
| Level | On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window | ||
OTHER (Fork oil, Tire pressure)
| Fork Oil | Type | SAE 5W20 (Showa SS8) – 10W-20 indicated in 2002 manual | |
| Capacity |
Dry: 419 +/- 2.5ml (14.1-14.2 oz) Refill: 356ml (12.0 oz) Level: 167-171mm (6.57-6.73in) fully compressed w/o fork spring. TOOL P/N = Fork oil level gauge – 57001-1290 |
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| Tire Pressure (Cold) | Front | 2.0 kg/cm2 (29 psi) | |
| Rear | Normal | 2.5 kg/2.5 kg/cm2 (36 psi)i | |
| Rear | Heavy | 2.8 kg/cm2 (41 psi) | |
| Final Gear Case Oil | Above 5°C | API GL-5 SAE 90 | |
| Below 5°C | API GL-5 SAE 80 | ||
| Capacity | 0.2 liter | ||
| Level | Mcy vertical, to bottom tdread of filler cap hole | ||
