Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Production | 1996 - 2009 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 90.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Horse Power | 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 4700RPM |
Torque | 84.6 ft/lbs (114.7 Nm) @ 2800RPM |
Fuel system | injection. dfi with dual 36mm keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition type | tcbi with digital advance |
Battery | 9.0:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. Rear: twin shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
Rear Tire | 150/80-16 |
Wheelbase | 65.59 inches (1666 mm) |
Dimensions | L 98.58 inches (2504 mm) W 39.21 inches (996 mm) H 44.88 inches (1140 mm) |
Seat height | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
Weight | 658.96 pounds (298.9 Kg) (dry), 299.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 5.0 Gallon (18.92 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1996 and 2009. Max torque was 84.6 ft/lbs (114.7 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 4700 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1470.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in.. The Vulcan 1500 Classic was fitted with a 5.0 Gallon (18.92 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 658.96 pounds (298.9 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.59 inches (1666 mm) long.
1996 - 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
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 is just one of the variants.
1999 - 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
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 is just one of the variants.
2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
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 is just one of the variants.