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Year
2007
Year
2007
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 1500 Classic
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 900 Classic
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Model Type
-
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
-
MSRP
$7,349
Warranty
-
Warranty
12
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2006
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$9,699
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
2800
Torque RPM
3700
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
114.7
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Stroke (in/mm)
3.55 / 90
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
903 / 55.1
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
60.8 / 51.2
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
74.2 / 2.92
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
98.6 / 2504.4
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
660 / 299.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.23
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
Driver
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
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 Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.7 / 272
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 242
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Fork Bag
Optional
Fork Bag
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/70 R15
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
8.08
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005.8
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.8 / 1645.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
557.9 / 253.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.62
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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