2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic for Sale

Chrome-Plated Wire Spoke Wheels

• Wide front and rear tires on sparkling 16 in. chrome wheels

Electronic Fuel Injection

• Produces easy starting, smooth running, optimum performance and reduced exhaust emissions

Engine

• 1470cc (90 ci)
• SOHC, 50° V-Twin
• 84.6 ft. lbs. of torque at 2,800 rpm

Five-Speed Transmission

• 5-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising

Four-Valves per Cylinder

• Compact combustion chamber decreases engine detonation with today's low-octane gasoline
• Boosts low-end torque
• Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer and Rubber-Mounted Engine

• Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
• Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration
• Engine is rubber-mounted to all but eliminate vibration at all speeDual Sport

Liquid-Cooling

• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during prolonged use
• Auxiliary fan ensures low operating temperatures, even in traffic

Options

• The heart of the 1500 Classic is its 90-cubic-inch fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single overhead cam V-twin engine that features elegantly sculpted cylinders and polished cooling fins. The engine is rubber-mounted and has a gear-driven engine balancer to smooth the vibrations - well enough to allow the use of a single-pin crank, which helps it produce a distinct V-twin rumble. Each of the big 50-degree V-twin’s cylinders has four valves actuated by a single overhead cam and more than 84-foot-pounDual Sport of torque at 2,800 rpm.
• Mated to a five-speed transmission, with Kawasaki’s Positive Neutral Finder, the gearing and the EFI V-twin power combination delivers the perfect mix for city street riding and effortless highway cruising.
• The classic cruiser look is long and low, which is exactly how the Vulcan 1500 Classic’s chassis is designed. An extra-low 27.6-inch seat height, wide handlebar, forward-mounted floorboarDual Sport and plush suspension system add up to a comfortable ride aboard the 1500 Classic. The speedometer, fuel gauge and warning lamps are located on a center console atop the wide five-gallon fuel tank. A large-diameter, chrome halogen headlight illuminates the open road and adDual Sport to the Classic’s distinctive appearance.
• Available in solid Ebony, the 2008 Vulcan 1500 Classic can be customized with a wide variety of authentic Kawasaki accessories which are available through your local Kawasaki dealer.

Positive Neutral Finder

• Allows easy shifting from first gear to neutral after coming to a stop, every time

Shaft Drive

• Reliable, quiet and low-maintenance