Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - VN 1500 B3 (Vulcan 88SE / VN15SE) 89, 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.
Back.Kawasaki - VN 1500 B3 (Vulcan 88SE / VN15SE) 89
Bike Info
CC:
1500
Service
Engine Oil Classification API:
SE, SF, or SG (do not use SH)
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3.5
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.5 (2.7 filter change)
Final Drive grade:
API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 -SAE 80
Final Drive quantity:
200ml
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
DOT 4
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
249 kg
Fuel Capacity:
12 Litres
Ground Clearance:
160mm
Height:
1195mm
Length:
2375mm
Rake:
32.5
Seat Height:
745mm
Trail:
132mm
Wheelbase:
1630mm
Width:
895mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12 V 20 Ah
Bulb-Headlight:
12 V 60/55 W (quartz-halogen)
Ignition:
Battery and coil (transistorized)
Spark Plugs:
NGK DPR7EA-9
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled SOHC V Twin
Bore x Stroke:
102 x 90 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CVK36 x2
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
Clutch Type:
Wet, multi-disc
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st:
2.500 (40/16), (A11 on) 2.500 (40/16)
Gear Ratio 2nd:
1.590 (35/22), (A11 on) 1.375 (33/24)
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.192 (31/26), (A11 on) 1.035 (29/28)
Gear Ratio 4th:
0.965 (28/29), (A11 on) 0.781 (25/32)
Transmission:
4-speed
Misc.
Frame:
Tubular, double cradle
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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