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One of the most popular lines of Kawasaki Cruisers. | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki VN1500A | |||
|photo= 1987-kawasaki-vn1500-a1.jpg | |||
|aka = Vulcan | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 87-99 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Cruiser | |||
|engine = 1500cc | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed =110 mph | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} 87-99 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA Y50-N18L-A}} 87-99 | |||
|transmission = | |||
|final_drive= Shaft | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} 87-99 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|150/90-15}} 87-99 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki VN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki VN750A]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''Kawasaki VN1500A''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1987 to 1999. | |||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] VN1500A''' was more commonly known as the '''Kawasaki Vulcan 1500'''. One of the most popular lines of Kawasaki Cruisers. This was the original [[:Category:Kawasaki Vulcan series|Kawasaki Vulcan]]. | |||
==1987== | ==1987== | ||
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*1470 ml | *1470 ml | ||
* | *[[Four-stroke]] V type 2 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft | ||
*4-Speed, Return Shift | *4-Speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color: Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red | *Color: Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red | ||
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**JKBVNAA1()JA001001 | **JKBVNAA1()JA001001 | ||
*Parts Catalog No.: 99917-1295-01, (El99917-1296-01 | *Parts Catalog No.: 99917-1295-01, (El99917-1296-01 | ||
**( | **(France) 99919-1043-01, (West Germany) 99918-1048-01 | ||
**(I) 99959-1023-01, ( | **(I) 99959-1023-01, (Canada)(US) 99961-0251 | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1453-01, ( | *Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1453-01, (Canada)(US) 99920-1412-01 | ||
**( | **(France) 99947-1001-01, (West Germany) 99923-1215-01 | ||
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1078-01 | *Service Manual No.: 99924-1078-01 | ||
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*4-stroke, V type 2 Cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V type 2 Cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color : Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red, Cosmic Splendor Red/Candy Wine Red | *Color : Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red, Cosmic Splendor Red/Candy Wine Red | ||
* | *Beginning Engine No. : VNT50AE000031 | ||
* | *Beginning Frame No. : VNT50A-003001, | ||
**( | **(Canada)(US)JKBYNAA1()KA003001 | ||
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-02, ( | *Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-02, (Canada)(US)99961-0251 | ||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1488-01, ( | *Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1488-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1465-01, | ||
**( | **(Canada)99923-124041 | ||
*Service Manual No. : 99924-1078-02 | *Service Manual No. : 99924-1078-02 | ||
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*Color : Ebony/Pearl Gentry Gray, Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red | *Color : Ebony/Pearl Gentry Gray, Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red | ||
*Beginnlng | *Beginnlng Engine No. : VNT50AE000031 | ||
*Beginnlng Frame No. : VNT50A-004001, | *Beginnlng Frame No. : VNT50A-004001, | ||
**( | **(Canada)(US)JKBVNAA1()LA004001 | ||
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-03, ( | *Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-03, (Canada)(US)99961-0251 | ||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1540-01, ( | *Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1540-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1487-01, | ||
**( | **(France)99947-1041-01, (West Germany)99923-1264-01 | ||
*Service Manual No. : Same as VN1500-A3 | *Service Manual No. : Same as VN1500-A3 | ||
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*Beginning Engine No. : VNT50BE000031 | *Beginning Engine No. : VNT50BE000031 | ||
*Beginning Frame No. : VNT50A-006001, | *Beginning Frame No. : VNT50A-006001, | ||
**( | **(Canada)(US)JKBVNAA1()MA006001 | ||
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-04, ( | *Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-04, (Canada)(US)99951-0251 | ||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1589-01, ( | *Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1589-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1525-01, | ||
**( | **(France)99947-1062-01, (West Germany)99923-1283-01 | ||
*Service Manual No, : Same as VN1500-A3 | *Service Manual No, : Same as VN1500-A3 | ||
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*1470 mL | *1470 mL | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color : Candy Atlantic Blue/Pearl Chateau Gray | *Color : Candy Atlantic Blue/Pearl Chateau Gray | ||
*BegFnning | *BegFnning Engine No. : VNT50AE000031 | ||
*Beginning Frame No. : JKBVNAA1()NA009001 | *Beginning Frame No. : JKBVNAA1()NA009001 | ||
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1513-04 | *Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1513-04 | ||
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*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color : Candy Atlantic Blue/Pearl Chateau Gray | *Color : Candy Atlantic Blue/Pearl Chateau Gray | ||
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==1994== | ==1994== | ||
[[Image:1994-kawasaki-vn1500-a8.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A8]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]] | [[Image:1994-kawasaki-vn1500-a8.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A8]] | ||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-VN1500-A8-Teal-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal]] | |||
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*1470 ml | *1470 ml | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color : Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue | *Color : Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue | ||
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*1470 mL | *1470 mL | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color - Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue (40), Candy Cardinal Red/Pearl Cosmic Gray (JG) | *Color - Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue (40), Candy Cardinal Red/Pearl Cosmic Gray (JG) | ||
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*1470 mL | *1470 mL | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color - Candy Cardinal Red/ Cosmic Splendor Red (15), Metallic Nocturne Blue/Galaxy Silver (H6) | *Color - Candy Cardinal Red/ Cosmic Splendor Red (15), Metallic Nocturne Blue/Galaxy Silver (H6) | ||
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*1470 mL | *1470 mL | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color - Ebony/Candy Persimmon Red (2N) | *Color - Ebony/Candy Persimmon Red (2N) | ||
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*1470 mL | *1470 mL | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color - Metallic Dark Bronze/Candy Wine Red (A1) | *Color - Metallic Dark Bronze/Candy Wine Red (A1) | ||
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*1470 mL | *1470 mL | ||
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled | *4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled | ||
*4-speed, Return Shift | *4-speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color - Ebony/Pearl Chateau Gray (TT) | *Color - Ebony/Pearl Chateau Gray (TT) | ||
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*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1904-01 | *Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1904-01 | ||
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07 | *Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07 | ||
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{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|VN1500A]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|VN1500A]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles|VN1500A]] | |||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles|VN1500A]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki VN series]] | |||
[[Category:Cruisers]] |
Latest revision as of 20:04, 23 November 2019
Kawasaki VN1500A | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Also called | Vulcan |
Production | 87-99 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | 1500cc |
Top Speed | 110 mph |
Spark Plug | NGK DP7EA-9 87-99 |
Battery | YUASA Y50-N18L-A 87-99 |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Front Tire | 100/90-19 87-99 |
Rear Tire | 150/90-15 87-99 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Related | Kawasaki VN700A Kawasaki VN750A |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN1500A is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1987 to 1999.
The Kawasaki VN1500A was more commonly known as the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. One of the most popular lines of Kawasaki Cruisers. This was the original Kawasaki Vulcan.
1987[edit | edit source]
- 1470 ml
- Four-stroke V type 2 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
- 4-Speed, Return Shift
- Color: Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red
- Beginning Engine No.: VNT50AE000031
- Beginning Frame No.: JKBVNAA1()HA000021
- Parts Catalog No.: 99961-0257
- OM Na.: 99920-1353-01
- Service Manual No.: 99924-1078-01
1988[edit | edit source]
- Color: Ebony/Pearl Cosmic Gray,
- Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red
- Beginning Engine No.: VNT50AE000031
- Beginning Frame No.: VNT50A-001001
- JKBVNAA1()JA001001
- Parts Catalog No.: 99917-1295-01, (El99917-1296-01
- (France) 99919-1043-01, (West Germany) 99918-1048-01
- (I) 99959-1023-01, (Canada)(US) 99961-0251
- Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1453-01, (Canada)(US) 99920-1412-01
- (France) 99947-1001-01, (West Germany) 99923-1215-01
- Service Manual No.: 99924-1078-01
1989[edit | edit source]
- 4-stroke, V type 2 Cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color : Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red, Cosmic Splendor Red/Candy Wine Red
- Beginning Engine No. : VNT50AE000031
- Beginning Frame No. : VNT50A-003001,
- (Canada)(US)JKBYNAA1()KA003001
- Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-02, (Canada)(US)99961-0251
- Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1488-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1465-01,
- (Canada)99923-124041
- Service Manual No. : 99924-1078-02
1990[edit | edit source]
- Color : Ebony/Pearl Gentry Gray, Luminous Crimson Red/Candy Wine Red
- Beginnlng Engine No. : VNT50AE000031
- Beginnlng Frame No. : VNT50A-004001,
- (Canada)(US)JKBVNAA1()LA004001
- Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-03, (Canada)(US)99961-0251
- Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1540-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1487-01,
- (France)99947-1041-01, (West Germany)99923-1264-01
- Service Manual No. : Same as VN1500-A3
1991[edit | edit source]
- Color : Same as VN1500-A4
- Beginning Engine No. : VNT50BE000031
- Beginning Frame No. : VNT50A-006001,
- (Canada)(US)JKBVNAA1()MA006001
- Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-04, (Canada)(US)99951-0251
- Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1589-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1525-01,
- (France)99947-1062-01, (West Germany)99923-1283-01
- Service Manual No, : Same as VN1500-A3
1992[edit | edit source]
- 1470 mL
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color : Candy Atlantic Blue/Pearl Chateau Gray
- BegFnning Engine No. : VNT50AE000031
- Beginning Frame No. : JKBVNAA1()NA009001
- Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1513-04
- Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1581-01
- Service Manual No. : 99924-1078-03
1993[edit | edit source]
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color : Candy Atlantic Blue/Pearl Chateau Gray
- Beginning Engine No. : Same as VN1500-A6
- Beginning Frame No. : JKBVNAA1()PA01300f
- Parts Catalog No. : Same as VN1500-A6
- Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1601-01
- Service Manual No. : Same as VN1500-A6
1994[edit | edit source]
- 1470 ml
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color : Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue
- Beginning Engine Ma. : Same as VN1500-A8
- Beginning Frame No. : JKBVNAA1()RA020001
- Parts Catalog No. : Same as VN1500-A6
- Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1658-01
- Service Manual No. : Same as VN1500-A6
1995[edit | edit source]
- 1470 mL
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color - Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue (40), Candy Cardinal Red/Pearl Cosmic Gray (JG)
- VIN No. - JKAVNAA1vSA026001
- Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
- Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0334
- Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1713-01
- Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07
1996[edit | edit source]
- 1470 mL
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color - Candy Cardinal Red/ Cosmic Splendor Red (15), Metallic Nocturne Blue/Galaxy Silver (H6)
- VIN No. - JKBVNAA1vTA040001
- Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
- Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
- Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1762-01
- Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07
1997[edit | edit source]
- 1470 mL
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color - Ebony/Candy Persimmon Red (2N)
- VIN No. - JKBVNAA1vVA060001
- Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
- Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
- Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1817-01
- Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07
1998[edit | edit source]
- 1470 mL
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color - Metallic Dark Bronze/Candy Wine Red (A1)
- VIN No. - JKBVNAA1vWA075001
- Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
- Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
- Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1841-01
- Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07
1999[edit | edit source]
- 1470 mL
- 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
- 4-speed, Return Shift
- Color - Ebony/Pearl Chateau Gray (TT)
- VIN No. - JKBVNAA1vXA085001
- Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
- Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
- Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1904-01
- Service Manual No. - 99924-1078-07
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