Kawasaki VN1500E4 User Manual
General Specifications
Model Identification
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
Year & Model ‘01 VN1500-E4:VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC
Colors x Luminous Vintage Red/Pearl Luster Beige (SI)
VIN Range JKBVNAE11A101001 Engine No. Range VNT50AE000031 — ?
Engine No. Location RH top crankcase, below carburetor
y Metallic Dark Bronze/Metallic Champagne Gold (XI)
Tuning Specifications
Engine
Valve Clearance
Compression Pressure 13.0 kg/m
Spark Plug STD NGK DPR5EA-9
Ignition Timing —Idle 0° BTDC (“F” mark) at 800 rpm
Pilot Screw Sealed — not adjustable
Idle Speed 800 ±50 rpm
Engine Oil SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40
Fork Oil SAE 10W20
Capacity 465 cc (dry) Level 137mm
Tire Pressure (Cold)
Final Gear Case Oil
—Adjustment Method Automatic lash adjusters (hydraulic)
OPTION NGK DPR6EA-9
—Gap 0.8 - 0.9 mm
—Full N/A
—w/Filter Change 3.5 liter
—No Filter Change 3.4 liter
—Level On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window
2
at 300 rpm
Chassis
—Front 2.0 kg/cm
—Rear (Normal) 2.0 kg/cm2(0-97.5 kg) (28 psi)
—Rear (Heavy) 2.25 kg/cm
— 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
2
2
(97.5-180 kg) (36 psi)
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