General Specifications
Model Identification
Year & Model
Colors
‘01 VN1500-E4:VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC
x Luminous Vintage Red/Pearl Luster Beige (SI)
y Metallic Dark Bronze/Metallic Champagne Gold (XI)
JKBVNAE1ꢀ1A101001 -
Engine
Engine Type
4-stroke, V-type, 2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid cooled,
8-valve, Counterbalancer
VIN Range
Engine No. Range
Engine No. Location
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Compression Ratio
Carburetor
1470 cc
VNT50AE000031 — ?
102.0 x 90.0 mm
RH top crankcase, below carburetor
8.6:1
Keihin CVK40, Constant velocity, Diaphragm-type, K-TRIC
12 V Battery & Coil, Transistorized Breakerless
Electronic
Ignition System
Ignition Advance
Crankshaft Rotation
Firing Interval/Order
Cylinder Material
Fuel
Tuning Specifications
Clockwise from RH side
Engine
1/2
Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeves
Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK
50% distilled water /50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze
2.3 liter
Valve Clearance
Coolant
—Adjustment Method Automatic lash adjusters (hydraulic)
13.0 kg/m2 at 300 rpm
STD NGK DPR5EA-9
OPTION NGK DPR6EA-9
0.8 - 0.9 mm
—Capacity
—Level
Compression Pressure
Spark Plug
Level with radiator filler neck
Transmission
Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
5-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift
—Gap
Ignition Timing
Clutch Type
Transmission
—Idle
—Full
0° BTDC (“F” mark) at 800 rpm
N/A
Pilot Screw
Idle Speed
Engine Oil
Sealed — not adjustable
800 50 rpm
Shift Pattern(Bottom up)
Gear Ratios —1st
—2nd
1-N-2-3-4-5 (w/Neutral Finder)
2.50 (40/16)
1.59 (35/22)
1.192 (31/26)
0.965 (28/29)
0.781 (25/32)
1.517 (85/56)
2.62 (15/21 x 33/9)
3.105
SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40
3.5 liter
—w/Filter Change
—No Filter Change
—Level
3.4 liter
—3rd
On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window
—4th
—5th
Chassis
SAE 10W20
465 cc (dry) Level 137mm
Primary Ratio
Final Ratio
Overall Ratio (Top Gear)
Fork Oil
Capacity
Tire Pressure (Cold)
—Front
—Rear (Normal)
—Rear (Heavy)
Final Gear Case Oil
2.0 kg/cm2
Chassis
2.0 kg/cm2 (0-97.5 kg) (28 psi)
2.25 kg/cm2 (97.5-180 kg) (36 psi)
Wheelbase
1660 mm
Seat Height
700 mm
Ground Clearance
Dry Weight
125 mm
— Above 5°C
— Below 5°C
— Capacity
— Level
API GL-5 SAE 90
292 kg (US) 292.5 kg (CA)
310 kg (US) 310.5 kg (CA)
180 kg
API GL-5 SAE 80
Curb Weight
0.2 liter
Max Recom Load
Fuel Tank Capacity
Mcy vertical, to bottom thread of filler cap hole
16.0 liter
Tire Size
—Front
—Rear
130/90-16 67H
150/80-16 71H
Single Disc
Brake Type —Front
—Rear
Single Disc
Brake Size —Front
—Rear
272 mm Effective Diameter
236 mm Effective Diameter
150 mm
Wheel Travel —Front
—Rear
87 mm
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