2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic Anniversary

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic Anniversary pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$9,799
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Classic Anniversary
Year
2006
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
85 / 115.2
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.22
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.4 / 1661.2
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
644 / 292.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Awesome Cruiser
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 02, 2013

    Iv'e been riding since I was 14 yrs. old and now 57. Iv'e had many bikes over the years and this one is the finest. comfort, power, real fine looks, very high quality workmanship, fit and finish is awesome. Starts and runs well even in the cold weather. Very good on fuel, 44-48 mpg. I like the larger ...

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  • Great bike wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 17, 2010

    I think that this bike is very comfortable and a great ride.I road this bike one time I brought the bike on the spot. only had it for about 2, mouthsand have pu about 2,000 miles on the bike and I love the bike very very much. I had too bikes before this one. one was a 750 yamaha very good bike #two ...

    from 2006 kawasaki vulcan 1500 classic rider love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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