Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan

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.

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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.

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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