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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 20082008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| One of Kawasaki’s best-selling cruisers, the Vulcan® 1500 Classic owes this success to a big-bore V-twin engine wrapped in ageless styling that serves as a great starting point for a uniquely customized motorcycle. |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 9699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1470.0 ccm (89.70 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque | 114.7 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) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32 degrees / 6.5 in. |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| 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 tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 298.9 kg (659.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2504 mm (98.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 996 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Ebony, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Pearl Crystal White |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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