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[[file:2008-Kawasaki-Vulcan1500Classicb.jpg|500px|center|Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (Classic)]]
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[[file: Kawasaki-vulcan-1500-5.jpg | 600px | center | Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (Classic)]]
Модель круизера '''Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic''' появилась в 1996 году в качестве последователя [[Kawasaki_VN1500_(Vulcan_88,_VN-15)|Kawasaki Vulcan 88 (VN-15)]], которая просуществовала - рынке до 2000 года. Новая модель Vulcan 1500 Classic получила классические черты, а также целый ряд технических отличий - начиная от перенастройки двигателя (снижение максимальной мощности, использование одного карбюратора и тд.) и заканчивая тормозной системой.
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'''Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic''' appeared in 1996 as a successor to [[Kawasaki_VN1500_ (Vulcan_88, _VN-15) | Kawasaki Vulcan 88 (VN-15)]], which existed on the market until 2000. The new Vulcan 1500 Classic model has received classic features, as well as a number of technical differences - from engine readjustments (reduced maximum power, use of one carburetor, etc.) and ending with the braking system.
 
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В 1998 году - базе Kawasaki VN1500 Classic была построена туринговая версия '''Kawasaki VN1500 Classic Tourer''', которая - американском рынке продавалась под именем '''Nomad'''. Модель оснащалась пластиковыми кофрами и лобовым стеклом. Помимо этого, Classic Tourer / Nomad имел другие колеса, выхлопную систему и тормоза.
 
  
В 1999 году линейку motorcycles VN1500 пополняет версия '''Drifter''', которая имела уникальный стиль с глубокими крыльями, седлом и оригинальной формой выхлопа, во многом напоминающие мотоциклы Indian. Примечательно, что Drifter, в отличие от других модификаций того года, имел инжекторную систему питания (другие получили её в 2000 году).
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''' Lineup: '''
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* [[Kawasaki_VN400_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN750_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN800_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN900_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN1500_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN1600_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN1700_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan]]
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* [[Kawasaki_VN2000_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan]]
  
В 2002 году Kawasaki предлагает пополнение линейки Vulcan 1500 - '''Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak'''. Модель имела черты дрэгстера и целый ряд технических отличий - колеса - 17', перевернутая вилка, передние 6-поршневые суппорта - дисках диаметром 320 мм, форсированный двигатель - 72 л.с. против 65 л.с. у других версий.
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''' Main competitors: '''
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* [[Honda_VTX1300 | Honda VTX 1300]]
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* [[Suzuki_VZ1600_Marauder | Suzuki VZ 1600 Marauder]] / [[Suzuki_VL1500_Intruder_ (Boulevard_C90) | Suzuki 1500 Intruder]] / [[Suzuki_Intruder_1400 | Suzuki Intruder 1400 (Boulevard S83)]]
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* [[Yamaha_XV1600 | Yamaha XV 1600]] / [[Yamaha_XVZ1300 | Yamaha XVZ 1300]]
  
В 2003 году - смену линейки Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan приходит обновленная - [[Kawasaki_VN1600_Vulcan|Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan]]. Однако, несмотря - это, Vulcan 1500 существует - конвейере вплоть до 2009 года.
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In 1998, a touring version of the Kawasaki VN1500 Classic Tourer was built on the basis of the Kawasaki VN1500 Classic, which was sold in the American market under the name Nomad. The model was equipped with plastic wardrobe trunks and a windshield. In addition, the Classic Tourer / Nomad had different wheels, exhaust system and brakes.
  
''Основные конкуренты Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan в классе:''
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In 1999, the VN1500 lineup was joined by the '' Drifter '' version, which had a unique styling with deep fenders, saddle and original exhaust shape, much like Indian motorcycles. It is noteworthy that the Drifter, unlike other modifications of that year, had an injection power system (others received it in 2000).
* [[Honda_VTX1300|Honda VTX 1300]]
 
* [[Suzuki_VZ1600_Marauder|Suzuki VZ 1600 Marauder]] / [[Suzuki_VL1500_Intruder_(Boulevard_C90)|Suzuki 1500 Intruder]] / [[Suzuki_Intruder_1400|Suzuki Intruder 1400 (Boulevard S83)]]
 
* [[Yamaha_XV1600|Yamaha XV 1600]] / [[Yamaha_XVZ1300|Yamaha XVZ 1300]]
 
  
== Фотографии ==
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In 2002, Kawasaki introduced the addition of the Vulcan 1500 to the Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak. The model had the features of a dragster and a number of technical differences - 17 'wheels, an inverted fork, front 6-piston calipers on 320 mm discs, a forced engine - 72 hp. against 65 hp in other versions.
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|[[Image:Kawasaki-vn1500-classic-1999-9.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic]]
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In 2003, the Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan line was replaced by an updated one - [[Kawasaki_VN1600_Vulcan | Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan]]. However, despite this, the Vulcan 1500 exists on the assembly line until 2009.
|[[Image:Kawasaki VN1500 Valcan Cla 96 1.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic]]
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|[[Image:Kawasaki-vulcan-1500--13.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic]]
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== Photos ==
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=200px>
|[[Image:Eff28b322a34067df34b0a30ce77fc4b.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer / Nomad]]
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|[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-Vulcan1500Nomadb.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer / Nomad]]
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|[[Image:IMG 2063.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Tourer / Nomad]]
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|[[Image:Bikepics-1633365-full.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter]]
 
|[[Image:596 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter 1500 01.JPG|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter]]
 
|[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-Vulcan1500Drifterc.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter]]
 
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|[[Image:9740914564f53af9cdea59050ff18308.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak]]
 
|[[Image:Kawasaki-vulcan-1500-5.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak]]
 
|[[Image:300486-tm1496283939.jpg|300px|thumb|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak]]
 
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== Технические характеристики ==
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== Specifications ==
Технические характеристики Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan:
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Specifications Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan:
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{| class = "wikitable"
! scope="row"|Модель
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! scope = "row" | Model
|Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
 
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! scope="row"|Тип мотоцикла
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! scope = "row" | Motorcycle type
|круизер
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| cruiser
 
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! scope="row"|Год выпуска
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! scope = "row" | Release year
|1996-2008
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| 1996-2008
 
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! scope="row"|Рама
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! scope = "row" | Frame
|стальная трубчатая
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| steel tubular
 
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! scope="row"|Тип двигателя
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! scope = "row" | Engine type
|2-цилиндровый, 4-тактный, V-образный
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| 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped
 
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! scope="row"|Рабочий объем
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! scope = "row" | Working volume
|1470 куб. см.
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| 1470 cc cm.
 
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! scope="row"|Диаметр цилиндра/ход поршня
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! scope = "row" | Bore / Stroke
|102,0 x 90,0 мм
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| 102.0 x 90.0 mm
 
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! scope="row"|Степень сжатия
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! scope = "row" | Compression ratio
|8.6:1 – карбюраторные модели
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| 8.6: 1 - carburetor models
  
9.0:1 – инжекторные модели
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9.0: 1 - injection models
 
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! scope="row"|Охлаждение
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! scope = "row" | Cooling
|жидкостное
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| liquid
 
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! scope="row"|Количество клапанов - цилиндр
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! scope = "row" | Number of valves per cylinder
|SOHC, 4 клапана - цилиндр (с гидрокомпенсаторами зазоров)
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| SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic clearance compensators)
 
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! scope="row"|Система подачи топлива
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! scope = "row" | Fuel supply system
|Карбюратор, 1x Keihin CVK40 VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500F, VN1500G, VN1500H
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| Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK40 - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500F, VN1500G, VN1500H
  
DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 36 mm VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500P
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DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 36 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Тип зажигания
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! scope = "row" | Ignition type
|транзисторное
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| transistor
 
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! scope="row"|Максимальная мощность
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! scope = "row" | Maximum power
|64,0 л.с. (47 кВт) при 4700 об/мин – макс. мощность карбюраторных моделей + Drifter
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| 64.0 h.p. (47 kW) at 4700 rpm - max. power of carburetor models + Drifter
  
65,0 л.с. (48 кВт) при 4700 об/мин – макс. мощность инжекторных моделей, кроме Drifter и Mean Streak
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65.0 h.p. (48 kW) at 4700 rpm - max. power of injection models, except Drifter and Mean Streak
  
72,0 л.с. (53 кВт) при 5500 об/мин – макс. мощность - VN1500P Mean Streak
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72.0 h.p. (53 kW) at 5500 rpm - max. power for VN1500P Mean Streak
 
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! scope="row"|Максимальный крутящий момент
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! scope = "row" | Maximum torque
|112,0 Нм (11,4 кг*м) при 3000 об/мин – макс. крутящий момент - карбюраторных моделей
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| 112.0 Nm (11.4 kg * m) at 3000 rpm - max. torque for carburetor models
  
114,0 Нм (11,6 кг*м) при 2800 об/мин – макс. крутящий момент - инжекторных моделей, кроме VN1500P и Drifter
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114.0 Nm (11.6 kg * m) at 2800 rpm - max. torque for injection models except VN1500P and Drifter
  
114,0 Нм (11,6 кг*м) при 3000 об/мин - макс. крутящий момент - VN1500P Mean Streak
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114.0 Nm (11.6 kg * m) at 3000 rpm - max. torque for VN1500P Mean Streak
  
113,0 Нм (11,5 кг*м) при 2800 об/мин - макс. крутящий момент - Drifter
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113.0 Nm (11.5 kg * m) at 2800 rpm - max. torque for Drifter
 
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! scope="row"|Коробка передач
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! scope = "row" | Gearbox
|4-ступенчатая – VN1500D1-D2
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| 4-speed - VN1500D1-D2
  
5-ступенчатая - остальные модели
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5-speed - other models
 
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! scope="row"|Тип привода
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! scope = "row" | Drive type
|кардан
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| cardan
 
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! scope="row"|Размер передней шины
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! scope = "row" | Front tire size
|130/90-16 M/C (67H) - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R
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| 130 / 90-16 M / C (67H) - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R
  
150/80-16 M/C (71H) - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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150 / 80-16 M / C (71H) - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
  
130/70 R17M/C (62H) VN1500P
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130/70 R17M / C (62H) - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Размер задней шины
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! scope = "row" | Rear tire size
|150/80-16 M/C (71H) - all models, except VN1500P
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| 150 / 80-16 M / C (71H) - all models, except VN1500P
  
170/60 R17 M/C (72H) VN1500P
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170/60 R17 M / C (72H) - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Передние тормоза
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! scope = "row" | Front brakes
|1 диск, 300 мм, 2-поршневой суппорт - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R
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| 1 disc, 300mm, 2-piston caliper - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R
  
2 диска, 280 мм, 2-поршневые суппорта - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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2 discs, 280mm, 2-piston calipers - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
  
2 диска, 320 мм, 6-поршневые суппорта – VN1500P
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2 discs, 320mm, 6-piston calipers - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Задние тормоза
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! scope = "row" | Rear brakes
|1 диск, 270 мм, 1-поршневой суппорт - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R
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| 1 disc, 270 mm, 1-piston caliper - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R
  
1 диск, 300 мм, 1-поршневой суппорт - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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1 disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
  
1 диск, 300 мм, 2-поршневой суппорт – VN1500P
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Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Передняя подвеска
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! scope = "row" | Front suspension
|Телескопическая вилка 41 мм, ход - 150 мм
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| 41mm Telescopic Fork, 150mm Travel
  
Вилка перевернутого типа 43 мм, ход - 150 мм – VN1500P
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Inverted Fork 43mm, 150mm Travel - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Задняя подвеска
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! scope = "row" | Rear suspension
|Маятниковая с двумя амортизаторами (регулировка преднатяга), 87 мм - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P
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| linkage with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 87 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P
  
Маятниковая с двумя амортизаторами (регулировка преднатяга), 95 мм - VN1500N, VN1500T
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linkage with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 95 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T
  
Маятниковая с двумя амортизаторами (регулировка преднатяга), 100 мм - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R
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Swingarm with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 100 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R
 
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! scope="row"|Длина мотоцикла
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! scope = "row" | Motorcycle length
|2500 мм – VN1500D, VN1500E
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| 2500 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E
  
2510 мм – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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2510 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
  
2545 мм – VN1500J, VN1500R
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2545 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R
  
2505 мм – VN1500N, VN1500T
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2505 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T
  
2410 мм – VN1500P
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2410 mm - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Ширина мотоцикла
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! scope = "row" | Motorcycle width
|965 мм – VN1500D, VN1500E
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| 965 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E
  
960 мм – VN1500G1-G3
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960 mm - VN1500G1-G3
  
980 мм – VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500L
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980 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500L
  
995 мм – VN1500N, VN1500T
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995 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T
  
850 мм – VN1500P
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850 mm - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Высота мотоцикла
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! scope = "row" | Motorcycle height
|1100 мм – VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P
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| 1100 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P
  
1430 мм – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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1430 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
  
1115 мм – VN1500J, VN1500R
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1115 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R
  
1140 мм – VN1500N, VN1500T
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1140 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T
 
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! scope="row"|Колесная база
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! scope = "row" | Wheelbase
|1660 мм – VN1500D, VN1500E
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| 1660 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E
  
1665 мм – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500N, VN1500T
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1665 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500N, VN1500T
  
1655 мм – VN1500J, VN1500R
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1655 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R
  
1705 мм – VN1500P
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1705 mm - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Высота по седлу
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! scope = "row" | Saddle height
|700 мм – VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P
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| 700 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P
  
720 мм – VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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720 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
  
730 мм - VN1500J, VN1500R
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730 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R
 
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! scope="row"|Минимальный дорожный просвет (клиренс)
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! scope = "row" | Minimum ground clearance
|125 mмм - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P
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| 125 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P
  
135 мм - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
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135 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L
 
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! scope="row"|Разгон до 100 км/ч
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! scope = "row" | Acceleration to 100 km / h
|5,53 сек – VN1500 Drifter
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| 5.53 sec - VN1500 Drifter
  
6,64 сек – VN1500 Classic ‘96
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6.64 sec - VN1500 Classic '96
  
5,25 сек – VN1500 Classic Fi
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5.25 sec - VN1500 Classic Fi
  
6,78 сек – VN1500 Nomad
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6.78 sec - VN1500 Nomad
  
5,04 сек – VN1500 Mean Streak
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5.04 sec - VN1500 Mean Streak
 
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! scope="row"|Максимальная скорость
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! scope = "row" | Maximum speed
|159 км/ч - VN1500 Drifter
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| 159 km / h - VN1500 Drifter
  
160 км/ч – VN1500 Classic ‘96
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160 km / h - VN1500 Classic '96
  
172 км/ч - VN1500 Classic Fi
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172 km / h - VN1500 Classic Fi
  
149 км/ч - VN1500 Nomad
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149 km / h - VN1500 Nomad
  
193 км/ч - VN1500 Mean Streak
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193 km / h - VN1500 Mean Streak
 
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! scope="row"|Емкость бензобака
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! scope = "row" | Fuel tank capacity
|16,0 л - карбюраторные модели
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| 16.0 L - carburetor models
  
19,0 л – инжекторные модели, кроме VN1500P
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19.0 L - injection models, except VN1500P
  
17,0 л – VN1500P
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17.0 L - VN1500P
 
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! scope="row"|Масса мотоцикла (сухая)
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! scope = "row" | Motorcycle weight (dry)
|292 кг – VN1500D, VN1500E
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| 292 kg - VN1500D, VN1500E
  
329 кг – VN1500G1-G3
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329 kg - VN1500G1-G3
  
303 кг – VN1500J
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303 kg - VN1500J
  
335 кг – VN1500L1
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335 kg - VN1500L1
  
337 кг – VN1500L2-L5
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337 kg - VN1500L2-L5
  
299 кг – VN1500N, VN1500T
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299 kg - VN1500N, VN1500T
  
304 кг – VN1500R
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304 kg - VN1500R
  
289 кг – VN1500P
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289 kg - VN1500P
 
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== Расход топлива ==
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== Documentation ==
Официально заявленный расход топлива - Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan составляет:
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[[Category:Motorcycles]]
 
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* [[Kawasaki_VN1500_Vulcan:_manuals|Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan]]
* 6,82 л / 100 км - VN1500 Drifter, VN1500 Nomad
 
* 6,34 л / 100 км - VN1500 Classic '96
 
* 6,43 л / 100 км - VN1500 Classic Fi
 
* 6,68 л / 100 км - VN1500 Mean Streak
 
 
 
Точное значение зависит от стиля езды и исправности мотоцикла.
 
 
 
== Видео ==
 
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|{{#ev:youtube|1SsYwSdKqIc|300|right|2006 KAWASAKI VN1500 VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC}}
 
|{{#ev:youtube|fweTKSU49Ic|300|right|2001 KAWASAKI VN1500 VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER}}
 
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Latest revision as of 19:06, 12 July 2023

Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (Classic)

Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic appeared in 1996 as a successor to Kawasaki Vulcan 88 (VN-15), which existed on the market until 2000. The new Vulcan 1500 Classic model has received classic features, as well as a number of technical differences - from engine readjustments (reduced maximum power, use of one carburetor, etc.) and ending with the braking system.

Lineup:

Main competitors:

In 1998, a touring version of the Kawasaki VN1500 Classic Tourer was built on the basis of the Kawasaki VN1500 Classic, which was sold in the American market under the name Nomad. The model was equipped with plastic wardrobe trunks and a windshield. In addition, the Classic Tourer / Nomad had different wheels, exhaust system and brakes.

In 1999, the VN1500 lineup was joined by the Drifter version, which had a unique styling with deep fenders, saddle and original exhaust shape, much like Indian motorcycles. It is noteworthy that the Drifter, unlike other modifications of that year, had an injection power system (others received it in 2000).

In 2002, Kawasaki introduced the addition of the Vulcan 1500 to the Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak. The model had the features of a dragster and a number of technical differences - 17 'wheels, an inverted fork, front 6-piston calipers on 320 mm discs, a forced engine - 72 hp. against 65 hp in other versions.

In 2003, the Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan line was replaced by an updated one - Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan. However, despite this, the Vulcan 1500 exists on the assembly line until 2009.

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan:

Model Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
Motorcycle type cruiser
Release year 1996-2008
Frame steel tubular
Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped
Working volume 1470 cc cm.
Bore / Stroke 102.0 x 90.0 mm
Compression ratio 8.6: 1 - carburetor models

9.0: 1 - injection models

Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic clearance compensators)
Fuel supply system Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK40 - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500F, VN1500G, VN1500H

DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 36 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500P

Ignition type transistor
Maximum power 64.0 h.p. (47 kW) at 4700 rpm - max. power of carburetor models + Drifter

65.0 h.p. (48 kW) at 4700 rpm - max. power of injection models, except Drifter and Mean Streak

72.0 h.p. (53 kW) at 5500 rpm - max. power for VN1500P Mean Streak

Maximum torque 112.0 Nm (11.4 kg * m) at 3000 rpm - max. torque for carburetor models

114.0 Nm (11.6 kg * m) at 2800 rpm - max. torque for injection models except VN1500P and Drifter

114.0 Nm (11.6 kg * m) at 3000 rpm - max. torque for VN1500P Mean Streak

113.0 Nm (11.5 kg * m) at 2800 rpm - max. torque for Drifter

Gearbox 4-speed - VN1500D1-D2

5-speed - other models

Drive type cardan
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

Front brakes 1 disc, 300mm, 2-piston caliper - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R

2 discs, 280mm, 2-piston calipers - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L

2 discs, 320mm, 6-piston calipers - VN1500P

Rear brakes 1 disc, 270 mm, 1-piston caliper - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500J, VN1500R

1 disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L

Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VN1500P

Front suspension 41mm Telescopic Fork, 150mm Travel

Inverted Fork 43mm, 150mm Travel - VN1500P

Rear suspension linkage with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 87 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P

linkage with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 95 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T

Swingarm with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), 100 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500J, VN1500R

Motorcycle length 2500 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E

2510 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L

2545 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R

2505 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T

2410 mm - VN1500P

Motorcycle width 965 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E

960 mm - VN1500G1-G3

980 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500L

995 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T

850 mm - VN1500P

Motorcycle height 1100 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500P

1430 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L

1115 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R

1140 mm - VN1500N, VN1500T

Wheelbase 1660 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E

1665 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L, VN1500N, VN1500T

1655 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R

1705 mm - VN1500P

Saddle height 700 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P

720 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L

730 mm - VN1500J, VN1500R

Minimum ground clearance 125 mm - VN1500D, VN1500E, VN1500J, VN1500R, VN1500N, VN1500T, VN1500P

135 mm - VN1500G1-G3, VN1500L

Acceleration to 100 km / h 5.53 sec - VN1500 Drifter

6.64 sec - VN1500 Classic '96

5.25 sec - VN1500 Classic Fi

6.78 sec - VN1500 Nomad

5.04 sec - VN1500 Mean Streak

Maximum speed 159 km / h - VN1500 Drifter

160 km / h - VN1500 Classic '96

172 km / h - VN1500 Classic Fi

149 km / h - VN1500 Nomad

193 km / h - VN1500 Mean Streak

Fuel tank capacity 16.0 L - carburetor models

19.0 L - injection models, except VN1500P

17.0 L - VN1500P

Motorcycle weight (dry) 292 kg - VN1500D, VN1500E

329 kg - VN1500G1-G3

303 kg - VN1500J

335 kg - VN1500L1

337 kg - VN1500L2-L5

299 kg - VN1500N, VN1500T

304 kg - VN1500R

289 kg - VN1500P

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