Kawasaki VN1500A / VN1500B / VN1500C (Vulcan 88, VN-15) Specs, Top Speed, Mileage, Picture, Diagram & History

Bike Info BD March 29, 2023

The Kawasaki VN1500A Model is a cruiser Motorcycle Manufactured by Kawasaki. This Motorcycle Was Produced From the Year 1987-1999. This Motorcycle Has an engine of Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder,1500cc Engine. This Motorcycle Has been Added to 72.0 Horsepower. The Bike's top speed is Company Claimed To Be Around 178 km/h (111 mph). The Kawasaki VN1500A acceleration is good which Can Reach 0 to 100 in 5.4 Seconds. The Kawasaki VN1500A Bike's fuel tank capacity is 16.0 liters.

Kawasaki VN1500A VN1500B VN1500C (Vulcan 88, VN-15)

Kawasaki VN1500A Gear Ratio

I 22.500

II 1.590, 1.375 (VN1500A11 – A13)

III 1.192, 1.035 (VN1500A11 – A13)

IV 0.965, 0.781 (VN1500A11 – A13)

Kawasaki VN1500A Fuel Consumption

The company claimed the mileage of the Kawasaki VN1500A is 13.33 kmpl. (Avg.).

Kawasaki VN1500A Tire Pressure

The Kawasaki VN1500A Company Recommended Front Tire Pressure is 30 psi and The Rear Tire Pressure is 36 psi.

Kawasaki VN1500A Spark Plug Gap

For this motorcycle, the manufacturer advises using spark plug gaps of 0.035 inches.

Kawasaki VN1500A Photos

Kawasaki VN1500A

Kawasaki VN1500A Wiring Diagram

VN1500A Wiring Diagram

Kawasaki VN1500A Owner Service Manuals

Kawasaki VN1500A Manuals PDF

Kawasaki VN1500A Technical Specifications

More Specification
Bike Brand	Kawasaki
Model Name / Also called	Kawasaki Vulcan 88
Production Year	1987-1999
Bike Type	cruiser
Brand Origin	Japan

Engine
Engine Type	1500cc, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-cylinders,V-twin
Displacement (cc)	1470 cm³ (89,7 cu in)
Maximum Power	72,0 hp (53 kW) / 4500 rpm – max.
Maximum Torque	123,6 Nm (12,6 kgf*m) / 3000 rpm – max.
Ignition	Transistorized
Fuel Supply	Carburetor, 2x Keihin CVK36
Bore & Stroke	102,0 x 90,0 mm
Starting	Electric
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Brakes
Brake Types	Disc
Front Brake	Single disc, 1-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single disc, 1-piston caliper

Wheels and Tyres
Front Tire Size	100/90-19 (57H)
Rear Tire Size	150/90-15 (74H)

Dimension and Weight
Seat height	720 mm / 28,3 in, (A) (E) 750 mm / 29,5 in – VN1500A 710 mm / 27,9 in, (E) 745 mm / 29,3 in – VN1500B
Overall height	1190 mm / 46,8 in, (A) (E) 1180 mm / 46,4 in – VN1500A 1210 mm / 47,6 in, (E) 1195 mm / 47,0 in – VN1500B
Overall length	2390 mm / 94,1 in, (A) (F) 2385 mm / 93,9 in, (E) 2410 mm / 94,9 in, (l) 2375 mm / 93,5 in – VN1500A 2370 mm / 93,3 in, (E) 2410 mm / 94,9 in – VN1500B
Overall width	895 mm / 35,2 in
Ground Clearance	150 mm / 5,9 in, (A) (E) 135 mm / 5,3 in – VN1500A 165 mm / 6,5 in, (E) 160 mm / 6,3 in – VN1500B
Dry weight	252 kg / 555 lbs, (Cal) 252,5 kg / 556 lbs, (E) 257 kg / 567 lbs, (G) 256 kg / 564 lbs – VN1500A 248 kg / 547 lbs, (Cal) 248,5 kg / 548 lbs, (E) 249 kg / 549 lbs – VN1500B
Curb weight	280 kg / 617 lbs, (Cal) 282,5 kg / 622 lbs, (E) 283 kg / 624 lbs, (G) 282 kg / 621 lbs – VN1500A 275 kg / 606 lbs – VN1500B

Mileage and Performance
0-60 Kmph	-
0-100 Kmph	5,4 sec.
Top Speed	178 km/h
Fuel Capacity	16,0 l / 4,22 US gal – VN1500A 12,0 l / 3,17 US gal – VN1500B
Fuel economy	7,5 l / 100 km (31,4 mpg)
Consumption Average	13.33 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol / Octane
Recommended Engine Oil	K-tech 10W-40

Features Value and Safety
Speedometer	Yes
Tachometer	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes

Electricals and Transmission
Number of Used Plugs
Recommended Spark Plugs	-
Air Filter
Battery
Voltage	12V-20Ah
Head Light
Tail Light
Gear Box	4-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Chain Size	-

Chassis and Suspension
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
Frame type	Tubular, double cradle

More Specification
Bike Colours	-
No. of Cylinders	2 cylinder