| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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| Model ID |
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Kawasaki |
| Model Name | Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Year | 2009 |
| Category(class) | Cruiser / Chopper / Custom |
| Engine |
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 1470 ccm (89.71 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | V2, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | Ø102.0 mm x 90.0 mm (Ø4.02 inches x 3.54 inches) |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.13 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Timing System | SOHC |
| Fuel System(Carburetion) | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Powertrain |
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| Gearbox | 5 speed |
| Transmission (Final Drive) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes |
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| Front Suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø300 mm (Ø11.81 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø270 mm (Ø10.63 inches) |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 2504 mm (98.58 inches) |
| Overall Width | 996 mm (39.21 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1140 mm (44.88 inches) |
| Seat Height | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Fork Angle (Rake) | 32.0° degrees |
| Trail | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1666 mm (65.59 inches) |
| Dry Weight | 298.9 kg (659 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.92 litres (5 gallons) |
| Performance |
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| Max Torque | 114.71 Nm (84.35 ft*lbs) at 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | - |
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time | |
| 0-100 km/h | - |
| 0-60 mph | - |
| 1/4 mile | - |
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |
