The Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan motorcycle was produced from 1991 to 1994. It features a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 50 degrees V-Twin, SOHC engine with a capacity of 1470 cc. The compression ratio is 8.8:1, and it has 2x Keihin CV 40mm carburetors and ignition system of CDI. With a max power of 60.9 hp / 44.5 kW @ 4300 rpm and max torque of 117.6 Nm / 12 kg-m @ 3300 rpm, this motorcycle has a 4-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The front suspension comprises centre axle forks with 41 mm tubes, giving it a 150 mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is dual shock absorbers adjustable for spring preload, with a 100mm wheel travel. The braking system is a single disc 1 piston caliper both in front and rear, while its front and rear tyre specs are 100/90-19 and 150/90-15 respectively. It has a trail of 177 mm / 6.9 in, wheelbase of 1665 mm / 65.5 in, seat height of 750 mm / 29.5 in, and dry weight of 252 kg / 555.5 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal, it can reach a top speed of 177.9 km/h / 110 mph, and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 13.5 sec / 155.4 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan
| Year | 1991 – 94 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 50 degrees 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 1/4 Mile | 13.5 sec / 155.4 km/h |
| Top Speed | 177.9 km/h / 110 mph |
