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Posted by Gerhardberger
 - June 12, 2013, 10:24:24 AM

Early 800s are "blacked" out, while 1500s and later 800s have many chrome parts...

Posted by waltervl
 - June 12, 2013, 09:17:44 AM

Here is a story written comparison: http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/prof_review.asp?code=36

Posted by Pilgrim
 - June 12, 2013, 06:12:07 AM

1500's also have a low fuel indicator light...

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 11, 2013, 16:28:23 PM

anna nother thing....

the 1500 (at least the later ones, I believe) have the fuel gauge, 800's do not.
the 1500 has air covers on both sides, whilst the 800 only on the right side.
Price:  average prices I see in my area $1000-2000 higher on the 1500's
Posted by Petemoss
 - June 09, 2013, 20:49:31 PM

Clearly, CDNRatMan has lost his mind the 1500 is way cooler in appearance.

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 09, 2013, 20:18:17 PM

Speedo's
800's have a black face
1500's have white

I think this is across the board, but I'm not absolutely certain.

Posted by chief
 - June 09, 2013, 17:14:59 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on June 09, 2013, 13:34:54 PM

oh and something really the 1500 riders want to forget.....

800's are nicer looking and cool to ride.......

Nope, they look DIFFERENT and both are cool to ride.
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 09, 2013, 13:34:54 PM

  oh and something really the 1500 riders want to forget.....

800's are nicer looking and cool to ride.......

Posted by chief
 - June 09, 2013, 12:34:17 PM

LOL... forgot we had that single page comparison on the site!

Posted by pcarrell
 - June 09, 2013, 10:30:30 AM

The 800 also has a hidden monoshock in the rear where the 1500 has two shocks in plain view (one on each side).

You can see more here: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/VulcanDrifter.html

(Nice list Chief!)

Posted by chief
 - June 09, 2013, 00:58:03 AM

I'll start the list:  1500 vs 800

1) Displacement - 1470cc - 805cc
2) Max HP - 63.12 - 57.2
3) Torque - 83.1 ft-lb@ 2800rpm - 47 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
4) Fuel injection - Carb'd
5) Gear ratios
6) Wheelbase - 65.2 in - 63.5in
7) Seat Height - 29.1 in - 29.9in
8) Curb weight - 716lb - 584lb
9) Fuel tank size -  5gal (2001>) - 4 gal
10) Rear tire size - 150/80 - 140/90
11) Battery - 12V 18Ah - 12v 12Ah
12) Alternator - minor difference
13) Hydraulic lifters on 1500
14) Different Spark plugs
15) Suspension - Dual air shocks vs single mini shock
16) Frames
17) Exhausts
18) Shaft drive vs chain drive.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 08, 2013, 21:51:15 PM

  I only have an 800 so not sure what the difference is other then visual.

Posted by Briansammo
 - June 08, 2013, 21:33:59 PM

Apparently the bikes are totally different.
I have 1500cc Drifters and am thinking about getting an 800cc Drifter before all the low miles/nice ones are gone.

What are the many differences between the 1500cc and the 800cc Drifter....a complete list would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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