DRIFTER 1500 SPECIFICATIONS |
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
|
Carbureter |
Fuel Injection (36x2 Throttle Bore)
|
Ignition System |
TCBI |
Ignition Advance |
Digital |
Crankshaft Rotation |
Clockwise from RH Side |
Firing Interval/Order
|
1/2 |
Cylinder Material |
Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeves |
Fuel |
Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK |
Coolant |
Type |
50% distilled water /50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze |
Capacity |
2.3 Liter (2.4 qt)
|
Level |
Level with 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)
|
4th
|
0.965 (28/29)
|
5th
|
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)
|
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 |
JKBVNAJ1XA000001 - 010000
|
2000 |
JKBVNAJ1YA010001 -
|
2001 |
JKBVNAR11A000001
|
2002 |
JKBVNAR12A005001
|
2003 |
JKBVNAR13A008001
|
2004 |
JKBVNAR14A010001
|
2005 |
JKBVNAR15A012001
|
Engine No. Range
|
All |
VNT50AE000031 — ?
|
Engine No. Location |
All |
RH top crankcase, below carburetor |
| TUNING SPECIFICATIONS |
ENGINE |
Valve
Adjustment Method
|
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 |
4.0 L |
| 2001-05 |
3.1 L |
No Filter Change |
1999-00 |
3.5 L |
| 2001-05 |
2.9L |
Level |
On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window |
OTHER
|
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 thread of filler cap hole |
