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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Torque | 114.71 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.6 ft.lbs) @ 2800 |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1470.00 ccm (89.70 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/80-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/90-16 |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Trail | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 litres (5.00 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,666 mm (65.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 996 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,504 mm (98.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 298.9 kg (659.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Color options | Ebony, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Pearl Crystal White |
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