2001 Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter

General motorcycle information

Model

Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter

Year

2001

Engine and transmission

Displacement

89.76 cubic inches (1471.0 ccm)

Engine type

V2, 4 stroke

Power

64.0 horsepowers (47.7 kiloWatts) at 4700 RPM

Torque

83.35 pound-foot/lbf-ft (113.00 Nm / 11.52 kgf-m) at 2800 RPM

Compression

Bore x stroke

6.22 x 5.49 inches (102.0 x 90.0 mm)

Valves per cylinder

Fuel system

Injection

Cooling system

Gearbox

5-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Shaft drive (cardan)

Starter

Fuel consumption

Top speed

182.0 kmh (113.1 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel

9.15 inches (150.0 mm)

Rear suspension travel

6.10 inches (100.0 mm)

Front tyre

130/90-H16

Rear tyre

150/80-H16

Front brake

Single disc

Front brakes diameter

18.31 inches (300.0 mm)

Rear brake

Single disc

Rear brakes diameter

16.48 inches (270.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

670.2 pounds (304.0 kg)

Seat height

44.5 inches (730 mm)

Wheelbase

101.0 inches (1655 mm)

Ground clearance

Fuel capacity

5.02 gallons (19.0 litres)

Oil capacity

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