Kawasaki VN1500E4 User Manual

General specifications, Model identification, Tuning specifications

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General Specifications

Engine

Engine Type

4-stroke, V-type, 2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid cooled,

8-valve, Counterbalancer

Displacement

1470 cc

Bore x Stroke

102.0 x 90.0 mm

Compression Ratio

8.6:1

Carburetor

Keihin CVK40, Constant velocity, Diaphragm-type, K-TRIC

Ignition System

12 V Battery & Coil, Transistorized Breakerless

Ignition Advance

Electronic

Crankshaft Rotation

Clockwise from RH side

Firing Interval/Order

1/2

Cylinder Material

Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeves

Fuel

Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK

Coolant

50% distilled water /50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze

—Capacity

2.3 liter

—Level

Level with radiator filler neck

Transmission

Clutch Type

Wet, Multi-disc, Manual

Transmission

5-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift

Shift Pattern(Bottom up)

1-N-2-3-4-5 (w/Neutral Finder)

Gear Ratios —1st

2.50 (40/16)

—2nd

1.59 (35/22)

—3rd

1.192 (31/26)

—4th

0.965 (28/29)

—5th

0.781 (25/32)

Primary Ratio

1.517 (85/56)

Final Ratio

2.62 (15/21 x 33/9)

Overall Ratio (Top Gear)

3.105

Chassis

Wheelbase

1660 mm

Seat Height

700 mm

Ground Clearance

125 mm

Dry Weight

292 kg (US) 292.5 kg (CA)

Curb Weight

310 kg (US) 310.5 kg (CA)

Max Recom Load

180 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.0 liter

Tire Size

—Front

130/90-16 67H

—Rear

150/80-16 71H

Brake Type —Front

Single Disc

—Rear

Single Disc

Brake Size

—Front

272 mm Effective Diameter

—Rear

236 mm Effective Diameter

Wheel Travel —Front

150 mm

—Rear

87 mm

Model Identification

Year & Model

‘01 VN1500-E4:VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC

Colors

① Luminous Vintage Red/Pearl Luster Beige (SI)

② Metallic Dark Bronze/Metallic Champagne Gold (XI)

VIN Range JKBVNAE1✓1A101001 -

Engine No. Range

VNT50AE000031 — ?

Engine No. Location

RH top crankcase, below carburetor

Tuning Specifications

Engine

Valve Clearance

—Adjustment Method Automatic lash adjusters (hydraulic)

Compression Pressure

13.0 kg/m

2

at 300 rpm

Spark Plug

STD NGK DPR5EA-9

OPTION NGK DPR6EA-9

—Gap

0.8 - 0.9 mm

Ignition Timing

—Idle

0° BTDC (“F” mark) at 800 rpm

—Full

N/A

Pilot Screw

Sealed — not adjustable

Idle Speed

800 ±50 rpm

Engine Oil

SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40

—w/Filter Change

3.5 liter

—No Filter Change

3.4 liter

—Level

On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window

Chassis

Fork Oil

SAE 10W20

Capacity

465 cc (dry) Level 137mm

Tire Pressure (Cold)

—Front

2.0 kg/cm

2

—Rear (Normal)

2.0 kg/cm

2

(0-97.5 kg) (28 psi)

—Rear (Heavy)

2.25 kg/cm

2

(97.5-180 kg) (36 psi)

Final Gear Case Oil

— Above 5°C

API GL-5 SAE 90

— Below 5°C

API GL-5 SAE 80

— Capacity

0.2 liter

— Level

Mcy vertical, to bottom thread of filler cap hole

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