Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic, Tourer, Nomad, Mean Streak, Drifter) Specs, Top Speed, Mileage, FAQ, Picture, Diagram & History

Bike Info BD April 08, 2023

The Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Model is a cruiser Motorcycle Manufactured by Kawasaki. This Motorcycle Was Produced From the Year 1996-2008. 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 172 km/h (107 mph). The Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan acceleration is good which Can Reach 0 to 100 in 5,04 Seconds. The Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Bike's fuel tank capacity is 19.0 liters.

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic, Tourer, Nomad, Mean Streak, Drifter)

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Gear Ratio

I 2.500

II 1.590, 1.375 (VN1500D1-D2)

III 1.192, 1.035 (VN1500D1-D2)

IV 0.965, 0.781 (VN1500D1-D2)

V 0.781

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Fuel Consumption

The company claimed the mileage of the Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan is 15.55 kmpl. (Avg.).

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Tire Pressure

The Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Company Recommended Front Tire Pressure is 30 psi and The Rear Tire Pressure is 36 psi.

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Spark Plug Gap

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

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Photos

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic, Tourer)

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic)

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Wiring Diagram

VN1500 Vulcan Wiring Diagram

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Owner Service Manuals

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Manuals PDF

Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Technical Specifications

More Specification
Bike Brand	Kawasaki
Model Name / Also called	Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
Production Year	1996-2008
Bike Type	cruiser
Predecessor	Kawasaki Vulcan 88 (VN-15)
Successor	Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan
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	64,0 hp (47 kW) / 4700 rpm – max. power for carbureted models + Drifter 65,0 hp (48 kW) / 4700 rpm – max. power for fuel injected models, except VN1500P, Drifter 72,0 hp (53 kW) / 5500 rpm – max. power for VN1500P
Maximum Torque	112,0 Nm (11,4 kgfm) / 3000 rpm – max. torque for carbureted models 114,0 Nm (11,6 kgfm) / 2800 rpm – max. torque fuel injected models, except VN1500P, Drifter 114,0 Nm (11,6 kgfm) / 3000 rpm - max. torque for VN1500P 113,0 Nm (11,5 kgfm) / 2800 rpm - Drifter
Ignition	Transistorized
Fuel Supply	Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK40 – VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500F, VN1500G, VN1500H DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 36 mm – VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500P
Bore & Stroke	102,0 x 90,0 mm
Starting	Electric
Cooling System	Liquid -cooled
Compression Ratio	8.6:1 – carbureted models 9.0:1 – fuel injected models

Brakes
Brake Types	Disc
Front Brake	Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R Double disc, 280 mm, 2-piston calipers - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L Double disc, 320 mm, 6-piston calipers – VN1500P
Rear Brake	Single disc, 270 mm, 1-piston caliper - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R Single disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN1500P

Wheels and Tyres
Front Tire Size	130/90-16 M/C (67H) - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R 150/80-16 M/C (71H) - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L 130/70 R17M/C (62H) – VN1500P
Rear Tire Size	150/80-16 M/C (71H) - all models, except VN1500P 170/60 R17 M/C (72H) – VN1500P

Dimension and Weight
Seat height	700 mm / 27,6 in – VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P 720 mm / 28,3 in – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L 730 mm / 28,7 in - VN1500J, VN1500R
Overall height	1100 mm / 43,3 in – VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P 1430 mm / 56,3 in – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L 1115 mm / 43,9 in – VN1500J, VN1500R 1140 mm / 44,9 in – VN1500N, VN1500T
Overall length	2500 mm / 98,4 in – VN1500D, VN1500E 2510 mm / 98,8 in – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L 2545 mm / 100,2 in – VN1500J, VN1500R 2505 mm / 98,6 in – VN1500N, VN1500T 2410 mm / 94,9 in – VN1500P
Overall width	965 mm / 38,0 in – VN1500D, VN1500E 960 mm / 37,8 in – VN1500G1-G3 980 mm / 38,6 in – VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500L 995 mm / 39,2 in – VN1500N, VN1500T 850 mm / 33,5 in – VN1500P
Ground Clearance	125 mm / 4,92 in - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P 135 mm / 5,31 in - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
Dry weight	292 kg / 644 lbs – VN1500D, VN1500E 329 kg / 726 lbs – VN1500G1-G3 303 kg / 668 lbs – VN1500J 335 kg / 739 lbs – VN1500L1 337 kg / 743 lbs – VN1500L2-L5 299 kg / 659 lbs – VN1500N, VN1500T 304 kg / 670 lbs – VN1500R 289 kg / 637 lbs – VN1500P
Curb weight	-

Mileage and Performance
0-60 Kmph	-
0-100 Kmph	5,25 sec.[2] – Vulcan 1500 Classic FI 5,04 sec.[3] – Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak
Top Speed	172 km/h (107 mph)[4] – Vulcan 1500 Classic FI 193 km/h (120 mph)[5] – Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak
Fuel Capacity	16,0 l / 4,22 US gal – carbureted models 19,0 l / 5,02 US gal – fuel injected models, except VN1500P 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal – VN1500P
Fuel economy	6,43 l / 100 km (36,6 US mpg)
Consumption Average	15.55 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-14Ah - carbureted models 12V-18Ah - fuel injected models
Head Light
Tail Light
Gear Box	4-speed – VN1500D1-D2 5-speed - all other models
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 Inverted telescopic fork 43 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in – VN1500P
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with twin-shock, 87 mm / 3,4 in - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P Swingarm with twin-shock, 95 mm / 3,7 in - VN1500N, VN1500T Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R Adjustable: spring pre-load
Frame type	Tubular, double cradle

More Specification
Bike Colours	-
No. of Cylinders	2 cylinder