Kawasaki VN1500E4 User Manual

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Kawasaki VN1500E4 User Manual

 

 

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

Luminous Vintage Red/Pearl Luster Beige (SI)

 

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/m2 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)

2.0 kg/cm2

—Front

—Rear (Normal)

2.0 kg/cm2 (0-97.5 kg) (28 psi)

—Rear (Heavy)

2.25 kg/cm2 (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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