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Model Type
Sport-Touring
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$8,499
MSRP
$9,599
Warranty
36
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Concours(TM)
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Classic
Year
2006
Year
2006
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
72.3 / 98
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
85 / 115.2
Torque RPM
6500
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Displacement (cc/ci)
997 / 60.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
4
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
3.17 / 2.06 / 1.59 / 1.33 / 1.15 / 0.97
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.71
Final Drive Ratio
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
V
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 VR18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 VR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.52
Length (ft)
8.22
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Height (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61.2 / 1554.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.4 / 1661.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
6.2
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
595 / 269.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
644 / 292.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.5 / 28.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.68
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
No
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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