2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2005
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 1500 Classic
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Price
Standard
MSRP
$9,599
Warranty (Months)
12
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
112.5
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (in/mm)
3.55 / 90
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
98.6 / 2504.4
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
659 / 298.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
716 / 325
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.23
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Optional
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Optional
Front Fender Rail
Optional
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Optional
Rear Fender Rail
Optional
Tank Divider
Optional
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
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 Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
Yes
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
71H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16 71H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16 71H
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Optional
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Leather Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Side Case Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • 1500 classic
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 28, 2019

    This is my first bike, and I like everything about it so far. It rides like it(TM)s teaching me, and I wouldn(TM)t Change a thing.

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  • Excellent low maintenance
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 16, 2011

    I bought this June 2008 from a friend who bought it new it's got 50,000 miles have had no problems great bike

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  • Not so Great
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 07, 2010

    I've owned this bike from brand new...and it has used oil almost from the day I bought it. This year, it started using oil at a rate of 1.5-2 quarts every 700 miles. Luckily for me, I purchased the extended warranty and the repair was covered. Rides great, but to need new pistons, rings, and seals ...

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  • Powerful and smooooooth as silk!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 24, 2010

    My first bike in a long time. I ride my son-in-law's Harley springer soft tail and my son's Kawasaki vulcan 800 that has been retro'd. My SIL took my bike for a ride and said,"That is like riding a Cadillac!" Now, I like the Harley and have put a thousand miles or more on it. This 1500 Vulcan is ...

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  • Exceptional Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 15, 2010

    I purchased this bike last year (2009) and rode it for the season. I live in Vancouver BC, so the season is about 6-8 months long. I have to say it has been a dream to ride.

    Shocks are smooth and makes you feel like you are riding on a cloud. The leather seat compliments that. I have left ...

    The frame and balance of the bike makes it easy to steer and fantastic to ride. You feel compact yet relaxed and in complete control with the stretched out riding position. I've added highway foot pegs on my crash bars for the added comfortability.

    The fuel injected 1500cc engine has smooth deliverance of power. The shifting is butter smooth with and you will always have torque to draw on. I'm easily the powerhouse bike on the road.

    I can't imagine a better machine for the money. If you can pick yourself up a bike like this you will not regret it. Maintenenace will be minimal and cost little. Kawasaki has been building and racing bike for many years and have perfected their machine. Enjoy.

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