Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 101.9mm x 101.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 4700RPM |
| Torque | 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted fork Rear: Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x280mm discs 6 piston calipers Rear: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Weight | 331.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1998. Max torque was 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 4700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 101.9mm bore x 101.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1470.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 150/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x280mm discs 6 piston calipers in the front and a Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable.
1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer[edit | edit source]
Named after the Roman god of fire and metalworking, the Kawasaki Vulcan models have been on the road for over 20 years. The 1500 Classic Tourer is just one of the variants.