Kawasaki - VN 1500 B5 (Vulcan 88SE / VN15SE) 91

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Bike Info

CC:
1500
VN 1500 B5 (Vulcan 88SE / VN15SE) Parts and accessories

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