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Italia2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
89.70 cubic inches (1470.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
-
Torque
84.61 pound-foot/lbf-ft (114.71 Nm / 11.70 kgf-m)
at 2800 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
6.22 x 5.49 inches (102.0 x 90.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
-
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
32.0°
Trail
10.07 inches (165.1 mm)
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
150/80-16
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.48 inches (270.0 mm)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
659.0 pounds (298.9 kg)
Seat height
42.8 inches (701 mm)
Wheelbase
101.7 inches (1666 mm)
Overall length
152.8 inches (2504 mm)
Overall width
60.8 inches (995 mm)
Overall height
69.6 inches (1140 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.00 gallons (18.9 litres)
Oil capacity
-
Further motorcycle information
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