Used 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Used 1500L

Seller Description

1999
KAWASAKI DRIFTER 1500One of the first 50 built,
with special certificate, numbered handlebar clamp & press materialsThe Drifter series, sold by
Kawasaki from 1999 to 2006, is unique in that it began life as a magazine
project bike that was then put into production.

Back in 1996 former racer Don
Emde, whose father Floyd was an Indian icon first as a racer and then a dealer,
teamed with 'Rider' magazine and Ken Boyko of aftermarket firm Cobra
Engineering to create the one-off Super Chief, a modern take on the venerable Indian
V-twin. Using a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic as the starting point, master
builder Denny Berg was charged with cloaking the Kawi in skirted fenders and
other retro accouterments to come up with a very convincing 1940s Indian Chief
lookalike.After the magazine article hit,
response from the riding public was overwhelmingly positive, followed by an
even stronger reaction from dealers when the bike was put on display at
Kawasaki's U.S. dealer convention in Reno. At the time, retro-style bikes were
all the rage so Kawasaki shipped the Super Chief over to Japan for evaluation.
It returned in 1999 as a production version, the Drifter 1500, soon to be followed by an 800cc sibling.This particular Drifter 1500 has been
owned by Cobra's Ken Boyko from new. It is the last of an initial
limited-edition 50-bike run before the model was put into series production,
evidenced by its #00050 VIN number. Kawasaki provided those first 50 Drifter
owners with a presentation box that included a Certificate of Ownership, a
numbered upper handlebar clamp, a pewter key ring, a DVD video tape and an
original brochure. Those items are included in this sale, as are an original
Drifter 1500 press kit with news releases and multiple slides, plus a spiral
notepad and an invitation to a dinner hosted by Kawasaki in honor of Cobra builder
Denny Berg.
In
Boyko's care, the Drifter has covered just 1144 miles, and lately has been on
static display. Tires and exhaust system are original fitment, while the
studded solo seat, leather gas tank strap and front light bar with twin
spotlights are optional factory pieces. The original battery has been removed
to prevent acid spillage and will need to be replaced. There are only a few
minor cosmetic flaws -- some "garage rash" scratches in the front fender (see photos 16 & 17) and boot scuffs in
the clutch cover. In all other aspects, this Drifter
presents virtually as-new and is a great example of a unique Japanese cruiser, owned by
one of the men who helped create the bike. It is located in Costa Mesa,
California, has clear title, and is available for inspection by appointment.For overseas buyers, we offer free delivery to the shippers of your choice in the Long Beach/Port of L.A. area.
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