Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Model is a cruiser 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.
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Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic, Tourer, Nomad, Mean Streak, Drifter) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Horsepower of Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan?
This Motorcycle Has been Added to 72,0 Horsepower.
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What is the Top Speed of Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan?
The Bike's top speed is Company Claimed To Be Around 193 km/h (120 mph). Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan the acceleration is good which can make 0 to 100 in 5,04 Seconds.
Please see the More Information in the specification box.
What is the Fuel Tank Capacity of Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan?
Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Bike's fuel tank capacity is 19 liters.
Please see the More Information in the specification box.
What is the Milege of Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan?
The company claimed the mileage of the Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan is 15.55 kmpl. (Avg.).
What is the Tyre Pressure of Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan?
Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Company Recommended Front Tire Pressure is 30 psi and The Rear Tire Pressure is 36 psi.
What is The Gap on The Spark Plug For a Kawasaki VN1500?
0.035 inches.
Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Photos
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Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic, Tourer) |
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Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan (Classic) |
Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Wiring Diagram
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VN1500 Vulcan Wiring Diagram |
Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Owner Service Manuals
Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Technical Specifications
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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 | |
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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 kgf*m) / 3000 rpm – max. torque for carbureted models 114,0 Nm (11,6 kgf*m) / 2800 rpm – max. torque fuel injected models, except VN1500P, Drifter 114,0 Nm (11,6 kgf*m) / 3000 rpm - max. torque for VN1500P 113,0 Nm (11,5 kgf*m) / 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Speedometer | Yes |
Tachometer | Yes |
Tripmeter | Yes |
Electricals and Transmission | ||
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Number of Used Plugs | ||
Recommended Spark Plugs | - | |
Air Filter | ||
Battery | ||
Voltage | 12V-14Ah - carbureted models 12V-18Ah - fuel injected models |
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Head Light | ||
Tail Light | ||
Gear Box | 4-speed – VN1500D1-D2 5-speed - all other models |
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Final Drive | Chain | |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated | |
Chain Size | - |
Chassis and Suspension | |
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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 |
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Bike Colours | - |
No. of Cylinders | 2 cylinder |
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