Kawasaki VN1500 Valcon (1991-94)

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