Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan
Drifter SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter

Year:
2002 – 05

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