Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: JHoffman on April 06, 2010, 17:12:22 PM

Title: Horsepower?
Post by: JHoffman on April 06, 2010, 17:12:22 PM
So I double checked on the 1500 specifications page and couldn't find my answer there and I also looked around at the thread history and just can't seem to find out how much horsepower our "toys" put out...can anyone help?
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: griz01 on April 06, 2010, 17:51:47 PM
The 99 1500 is factory rated for 65HP @ 5500 RPM. Top Speed of 110 MPH.
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: JHoffman on April 06, 2010, 20:08:42 PM
thank you sir...hated to have to make a whole separate thread for this measly question....
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: griz01 on April 07, 2010, 16:12:05 PM
Glad I come help!
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: chief on April 07, 2010, 16:13:27 PM
According to Kawasaki (2002):

64PS @ 4700rpm or 63.12hp @ 4700rpm

Torque: 83.1 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm

This obviously changes based upon your mods.

And, I am adding the info to the specs. Thought it was already there.!
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: JHoffman on April 07, 2010, 20:12:53 PM
Thanks again...I didn't see it in there unless I looked over it.
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: chief on April 07, 2010, 20:17:43 PM
Its there now.
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: SoLowCholo on April 12, 2010, 22:41:34 PM
Is there anyone around that has looked at beefing up the internals of a 1500?? I'm wanting to shave heads and possibly bore...any aftermarket support for oversize pistons/rods etc?? Any suggestions on do's n don'ts, cylinder wall thickness etc?? I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, so I'm confident in my abilities and knowledge, just never opened up a 1500, and was wondering if anyone's blazed that trail yet. Thanks!!
Title: Re: Horsepower?
Post by: griz01 on April 13, 2010, 15:31:18 PM
Never tried it but this kit been around for awhile; discontinued now, might still find one.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?model_ID=46&Category_ID=15&manufacturer_ID=169&product_ID=6360