The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 292.1 kg (644 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
701 mm — taller than about 9% of Kawasaki models.
15.9 L — larger than about 44% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
965
833
16% above average.
1,100
1,175
6% below average.
701
801
12% below average.
124
187
34% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 90 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital with Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High tensile steel, double cradle |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 86 mm (3.4 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 292.1 kg (644 lb) |
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| Seat height | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 965 mm (38.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Price as new | US$ 9599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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