Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - VN 1500 A6 (Vulcan 88 / VN15) 92, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
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CC:
1500
Service
Cooling System (litres):
2.3
Engine Oil Classification API:
SE, SF
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40 (or 50) - 20W40 (or 50)
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3.5
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.5 (2.7 filter removed)
Final Drive grade:
API GL-5 SAE 90 -SAE 80
Final Drive quantity:
200ml
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.25 Bar - 32 psi
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
2 Bar - 28 psi
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
DOT 4
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
257 Kg
Fuel Capacity:
16 Litres
Ground Clearance:
135mm
Height:
1180mm
Length:
2410mm
Rake:
31°
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
4.2 Litres
Trail:
128mm
Wheelbase:
1605mm
Width:
895mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12V 20Ah
Bulb-Headlight:
12 V 60/55 W
Ignition:
Battery and Coil
Spark Plugs:
DPR7EA-9
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled SOHC V Twin
Bore x Stroke:
102 x 90 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CV K36 x2
Carburation Main Jet:
112
Compression Ratio:
9.0:1
Displacement:
1470 cc
Firing Order:
1-2
Lubrication System:
Forced lubrication (wet sump)
No. of Valves:
8
Starting:
Electric Starter
Transmission
Final Drive:
Shaft
Transmission:
4 Speed
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
Cruiser
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork
Front Travel:
150mm
Rear:
Swingarm
Rear Travel:
100mm
Tyres
Front:
100/90-19 57H Tubeless
Rear:
150/90-15 74H Tubeless
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