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One of the most popular lines of Kawasaki Cruisers.
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|photo= 1987-kawasaki-vn1500-a1.jpg
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|final_drive= Shaft
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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
*4-Stroke V type 2 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*[[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
**(F) 99919-1043-01, (G) 99918-1048-01
**(France) 99919-1043-01, (West Germany) 99918-1048-01
**(I) 99959-1023-01, (C)(U) 99961-0251
**(I) 99959-1023-01, (Canada)(US) 99961-0251
*Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1453-01, (C)(U) 99920-1412-01
*Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1453-01, (Canada)(US) 99920-1412-01
**(F) 99947-1001-01, (G) 99923-1215-01
**(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
*Beglnnlng Engine No. : VNT50AE000031
*Beginning Engine No. : VNT50AE000031
*Beglnnlng Frame No. : VNT50A-003001,
*Beginning Frame No. : VNT50A-003001,
**(C)(U)JKBYNAA1()KA003001
**(Canada)(US)JKBYNAA1()KA003001
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-02, (C)(U)99961-0251
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-02, (Canada)(US)99961-0251
*OM NO. : 99922-1488-01, (C)(U)99920-1465-01,
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1488-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1465-01,
**(C)99923-124041
**(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 Englne No. : VNT50AE000031
*Beginnlng Engine No. : VNT50AE000031
*Beginnlng Frame No. : VNT50A-004001,
*Beginnlng Frame No. : VNT50A-004001,
**(C)(U)JKBVNAA1()LA004001
**(Canada)(US)JKBVNAA1()LA004001
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-03, (C)(U)99961-0251
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-03, (Canada)(US)99961-0251
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1540-01, (C)(U)99920-1487-01,
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1540-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1487-01,
**(F)99947-1041-01, (G)99923-1264-01
**(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,
**(C)(U)JKBVNAA1()MA006001
**(Canada)(US)JKBVNAA1()MA006001
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-04, (C)(U)99951-0251
*Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1296-04, (Canada)(US)99951-0251
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1589-01, (C)(U)99920-1525-01,
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1589-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1525-01,
**(F)99947-1062-01, (G)99923-1283-01
**(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 Englne No. : VNT50AE000031
*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
*OM NO. : 99920-1581-01
*Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1581-01
*Service Manual No. : 99924-1078-03
*Service Manual No. : 99924-1078-03


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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)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKAVNAA1vSA026001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKAVNAA1vSA026001
*E No. - VNT50AE000031
*Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0334
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0334
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1713-01
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1713-01
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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)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vTA040001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vTA040001
*E No. - VNT50AE000031
*Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1762-01
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1762-01
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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)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vVA060001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vVA060001
*E No. - VNT50AE000031
*Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1817-01
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1817-01
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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)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vWA075001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vWA075001
*E No. - VNT50AE000031
*Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1841-01
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1841-01
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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)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vXA085001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNAA1vXA085001
*E No. - VNT50AE000031
*Engine No. - VNT50AE000031
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0403
*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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Latest revision as of 20:04, 23 November 2019

1987-kawasaki-vn1500-a1.jpg
Kawasaki VN1500A
Manufacturer
Kawasaki
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]

1987 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A1


  • 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]

1988 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A2



  • 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]

1989 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A3



  • 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]

1990 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A4



  • 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]

1991 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A5



  • 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]

1992 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A6



  • 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]

1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A7



  • 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]

1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A8
1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal
1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal
1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal
1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 in Teal



  • 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]

1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A9



  • 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]

1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A10



  • 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]

1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A11



  • 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]

1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A12



  • 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]

1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500-A13



  • 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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