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2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic
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    Engine
    • 1470cc / 90 cu. in.
    • SOHC, 50° V-Twin
    • 84.6 lbs.-ft. of torque at 2,800 rpm
    Liquid-Cooling
    • Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during prolonged use
    • Auxiliary fan ensures low operating temperatures, even in traffic
    Four Valves per Cylinder
    • Compact combustion chamber decreases engine detonation with today's low-octane gasoline
    • Boosts low-end torque
    • Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow
    Electronic Fuel Injection
    • Produces easy starting, smooth running, optimum performance and reduced exhaust emissions
    Gear-driven Engine Balancer & Rubber-mounted Engine
    • Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
    • Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration
    • Engine is rubber-mounted to all but eliminate vibration at all speeds
    Five-speed Transmission
    • Five-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising
    Positive Neutral Finder
    • Allows easy shifting from first gear to neutral after coming to a stop, every time
    Shaft Drive
    • Reliable, quiet and low-maintenance
    Chrome-plated Wire Spoke Wheels
    • Wide front and rear tires on sparkling 16-inch chrome wheels
    Specifications
    • Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve per cylinder, 50° V-twin
    • Displacement: 1,470cc / 90 cu.in.
    • Bore & Stroke: 102.0 x 90.0 mm
    • Maximum Torque: 84.6 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
    • Fuel Injection: DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
    • Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
    • Transmission: 5-Speed
    • Final Drive: Shaft
    • Rake/Trail: 32 degrees / 6.5 in.
    • Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
    • Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in.
    • Front Tire Size: 130/90-16
    • Rear Tire Size: 150/80-16
    • Wheelbase: 65.6 in.
    • Front Brake Type: Single 300mm hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake Type: Single 270mm hydraulic disc
    • Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.0 gal.
    • Seat Height: 27.6 in.
    • Dry Weight: 659 lb.
    • Overall Length: 98.6 in.
    • Overall Width: 39.2 in.
    • Overall Height: 44.9 in.
    • Color: Ebony, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Pearl Crystal White
    • Warranty: 12 months
    • Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

    Specifications

    Engine
    Engine Type Four-stroke, SOHC, four-valve per cylinder, 50° V-twin
    Displacement 1,470 cc (90 ci)
    Bore and Stroke 102.0 x 90.0 mm
    Cooling Liquid-cooled
    Compression Ratio 9.0:1
    Fuel System DFI with dual 36 mm Keihin throttle bodies
    Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
    Chassis
    Front Suspension 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork; Wheel travel: 5.9 in.
    Front Brakes Single 300 mm hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper
    Front Tire 130/90-16
    Rear Suspension Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload; Wheel travel: 3.4 in.
    Rear Brakes Single 270 mm hydraulic disc
    Rear Tire 150/80-16
    Dimensions
    Dry Weight 659 lbs
    Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal
    Wheelbase 65.6 in.
    Seat Height 27.6 in.
    Trail 6.5 in.
    Rake 32°
    Transmission
    Transmission 5-Speed
    Final Drive Shaft
    General
    Speedometer Standard
    Colors Ebony, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Pearl Crystal White
    Warranty 12 months; Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

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    Year 2008    
    Manufacturer Kawasaki    
    Model Vulcan® 1500 Classic    
    Style Cruiser    
    MSRP* $9,699.00    
    Chassis
    Front Suspension 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork; Wheel travel: 5.9 in.    
    Front Brakes Single 300 mm hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper    
    Front Tire 130/90-16    
    Rear Suspension Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload; Wheel travel: 3.4 in.    
    Rear Brakes Single 270 mm hydraulic disc    
    Rear Tire 150/80-16    
    Dimensions
    Dry Weight 659 lbs    
    Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal    
    Wheelbase 65.6 in.    
    MPG      
    Seat Height 27.6 in.    
    Trail 6.5 in.    
    Rake 32°    
    Engine
    Engine Type Four-stroke, SOHC, four-valve per cylinder, 50° V-twin    
    Displacement 1,470 cc (90 ci)    
    Bore and Stroke 102.0 x 90.0 mm    
    Cooling Liquid-cooled    
    Compression Ratio 9.0:1    
    Fuel System DFI with dual 36 mm Keihin throttle bodies    
    Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance    
    General
    Speedometer Standard    
    Tachometer      
    Odometer      
    Colors Ebony, Two Tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Pearl Crystal White    
    Warranty 12 months; Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months    
    Transmission
    Transmission 5-Speed    
    Final Drive Shaft    

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