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.
Posting this was at the suggestion of Admin.
I only have an 800 so not sure what the difference is other then visual.
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.
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!)
LOL... forgot we had that single page comparison on the site!
oh and something really the 1500 riders want to forget.....
800's are nicer looking and cool to ride.......
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.
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.
Clearly, CDNRatMan has lost his mind the 1500 is way cooler in appearance.
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
1500's also have a low fuel indicator light...
Here is a story written comparison: http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/prof_review.asp?code=36
Early 800s are "blacked" out, while 1500s and later 800s have many chrome parts...
Quote from: Gerhardberger on June 12, 2013, 10:24:24 AM
Early 800s are "blacked" out, while 1500s and later 800s have many chrome parts...
99/00 1500's were blacked out too.
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.......
i admit that stipped down wothout bags and such then 800 is a cooler looking ride but with bags its hard to tell the difference look wise. Plop my 240 LB butt on the seat and there is a hell of a lot of difference. The 1500 is bigger in all the right places. It has a lot more grunt. Plus no chaiin and caebs to eal with. Before i found my 99 1500 I almost bought an 800. Im glad i have my 1500