2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$8,999
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Classic
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
83 / 112.5
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 / 90
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
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
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.2
Width (in/mm)
38 / 965
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1100
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.5 / 1638
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
644 / 292
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 16
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Seat Type
One-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
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Great All Around Bike
    By  (I am a Writer) on Apr 25, 2020

    The 1500 Classic has amazing rideability both in and around town and on the highway. With a low seat height and quite roomy foot positions its a good fit for short and tall riders. (Under 6'1) The peak torque hits at 3000rpms so its easy to have fun with it around town and with some easy mods, you ...

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  • Amature rider
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 04, 2017

    Love the bike. Enough power to haul two people easily. Interstate driving is smooth and controlled. Mustang seats help with comfort, but wind noise is high around the windshield. A wider shield might help that. Low sitting seat makes stops easy, floorboards are well forward for extra leg comfort. ...

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  • My 2004 !500 Vulcan Vigilante
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 24, 2014

    I have customized my bike with VH exhust chrome everywhere, mustang seats, Cyron accent lighting. It looks great, rides great around town and for long riders.....people want to take pix all the time.....

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  • 1500 vulcan
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 05, 2008

    i think this bike is for riding and the color is nice and i have had alot of people tell me they love this bike .i love it and i think is a nice cruise bike.one bad thing bad about this bike is the seat.put a good seat on it and you will have very good bike

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