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| Model: | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 67.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Safety: | See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1470.00 ccm (89.70 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 114.71 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.6 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. 32 degrees / 6.5 in. |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | OHV |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 298.9 kg (659.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,504 mm (98.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 996 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Rake (fork angle): | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension: | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/80-16 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 18.92 litres (5.00 gallons) |
| Color options: | Ebony, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Pearl Crystal White |
| Further information |
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