Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (1987-90) technical specifications
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan is produced in 1987-90. Engine is Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, displacement 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in , produces power 60.9 hp / 44.5 kW @ 4300 rpm and 117.6 Nm / 12 kg-m @ 3300 rpm. Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan top speed is 177.9 km/h / 110 mph. Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan weighs 252 kg / 555.5 lbs. Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan has 1 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan |
| Years: | 1987-90 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CV 40mm carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60.9 hp / 44.5 kW @ 4300 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 117.6 Nm / 12 kg-m @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Centre axle forks with 41mm tubes, 150mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers adjustable for spring preload, 100mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 |
| Trail: | 177 mm / 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 252 kg / 555.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.5 sec / 155.4 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 177.9 km/h / 110 mph |