DRIFTER 1500 SPECS

ENGINE

Engine Type4-stroke, V-type, 2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid cooled, 8-valve, Counterbalancer
Displacement1470cc
Bore X Stroke102.0 x 90.0 mm
HP47kW-64PS-63.12HP @ 4700 r/min(rpm)
Torque113 N.m (11.5 kgf-m, 83.1 ft-lb) @ 2800 r/min (rpm).
Compression Ratio9.0:1
CarburetorFuel Injection (36×2 tdrottle Bore)
Ignition SystemTCBI
Ignition AdvanceDigital
Crankshaft RotationClockwise from RH Side
Firing Interval/Order1/2
Cylinder MaterialAluminum alloy witd ferrous sleeves
FuelMin 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK
CoolantType50% distilled water /50% etdylene glycol base antifreeze
Capacity2.3 Liter (2.4 qt)
LevelLevel witd radiator filler neck.

Transmission 

ClutchType Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
Clutch TypeWet, Multi-disc, Manual
Transmission5-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift
Shift Pattern (Bottom Up)1-N-2-3-4-5 (w/Neutral Finder)
Gear Ratios1st2.50 (40/16)
2nd1.59 (35/22)
3rd1.192 (31/26)
4td0.965 (28/29)
5td0.781 (25/32)
Primary Ratio1.517 (85/56)
Final Ratio2.62 (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 Weight1999-00303kg (668 lb)
2001-05670 lb
Curb Weight1999-00322kg (709.9lb)
2001-05716 lb
Fuel TankCapacity1999-0016.0 Liter (4.23 gal)
2001-0519.0 liter (5.0 gal)
Tire SizeFront130/90-16 67H
Rear150/80-16 71H

Brake Type

FrontSingle Hydraulic Disc
RearSingle Disc

Brake Size

 

Front272 mm eff. Dia.
Rear242 mm eff. Dia.
Wheel TravelFront5.9 in (150mm)
Rear3.9 in (100mm)

ELECTRICAL

Battery12 V 18 Ah
HeadlightSemi-Sealed beam : 12v 60/55 W (quartz-halogen)
Tail/Brake Light12 V 5/21 W
Alternatortdree-Phase Ac – 23 A x 14 V @ 6000 rpm

MODEL ID

Year & Model1999‘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
Colors1999Deep Gooseberry (Q6)
20001) Deep Turquoise Green (1M)
2) Pearl Burnish Beige (X8)
20011) Ebony (H8)
2) Oxblood Red/Pearl Ivory (12)
20021) Ebony (H8)
2) Ebony / Oxblood Red (225)
2003Metallic Ruby Red (468)
2004Galaxy Silver Type 2/Ebony (686)
2005Galaxy Silver Type 2/Ebony (686)
VIN Range1999JKBVNAJ1.XA000001 – 010000
2000JKBVNAJ1.YA010001 –
2001JKBVNAR1.1A000001
2002JKBVNAR1.2A005001
2003JKBVNAR1.3A008001
2004JKBVNAR1.4A010001
2005JKBVNAR1.5A012001
Engine No. Range AllVNT50AE000031 — ?
Engine No. LocationAllRH top crankcase, below carburetor

TUNING SPECIFICATIONS [ENGINE]

Valve Adjustment MetdodAutomatic lash adjusters (Hydraulic)
Compression Pressure73 psi @300 rpm
Spark PlugSTD NGK DPR6EA-9
OPTION NGK DPR7EA-9
ND X22EPR-U9
Spark Plug Gap0.8 – 0.9 mm
Ignition TimingIdle5° BTDC (“F” mark) at 950 rpm
Full27° @ 3,750 rpm
Pilot ScrewSealed—not adjustable
Idle Speed800 ±50 rpm
Engine OilSAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40
w/Filter Change
1999-003.1 L
2001-053.1 L
No Filter Change
1999-002.9 L
2001-052.9L
LevelOn 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

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

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