Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20092008
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1500 ClassicKawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodiesInjection. 32 degrees / 6.5 in.
Displacement (cm³)1,4701,470
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)114.7114.7
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)9090
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Overhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceTCBI with Digital Advance
Compression9.0:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionTwin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in.Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in.
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)270270
Frame type-High-tensile steel, double cradle
Front tyre130/90-16130/90-16
Rear tyre150/80-16150/80-16
Trail (mm)165165
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3232
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • ebony
  • two tone: candy cardinal red / pearl crystal white
  • ebony
  • two tone: candy cardinal red / pearl crystal white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6661,666
Dry weight (kg)298298
Overall height (mm)1,1401,140
Overall length (mm)2,5042,504
Overall width (mm)996996
Seat height (mm)701701
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)18.9218.92



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