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2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic

SUMMARY

The 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic is a Cruiser Style Motorcycle equipped with an 1470cc, Liquid / Air Cooled, V Twin, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The Vulcan 1500 Classic has Front Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes. The Vulcan 1500 Classic weighs 659 lbs. and has -50014- inches of ground clearance.

The Vulcan 1500 Classic was introduced in -10019- and is Carryover for 2008. It includes a 12 month Limited warranty.

2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
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MSRP: $9,699 Monthly Payment*: $162

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer Kawasaki
Model Vulcan 1500
Year 2008
Class Cruiser
Country of Origin Japan
MSRP $9,699
PRICE
Warranty 12
Engine
Cylinders 2
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Engine Stroke 4-Stroke
Displacement (cc) 1470
Valve Configuration SOHC
Starter Electric
Cooling Liquid / Air
Engine Type V Twin
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats 2
Seat Height (in) 27.6
Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in) 1.6
Front Travel (in) 5.9
Front Suspension Type Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in) 3.4
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type Twin Sided Swing Arm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)
Trail (in) 6.5
Width (in) 39.2
Wheelbase (in) 65.6
Length (in) 98.6
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal) 5
Misc
Major Revision Year
Manufacturer Country Japan
Generic Type (Primary) Cruiser
Weight
Dry Weight (lbs) 659
Transmission
Number Of Speeds 5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) Shaft
Transmission Type Manual
Reverse No
Brakes
Front Brake Type Hydraulic Disc
Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec) 150/80 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec) 130/90 R16
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KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

The base price of the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Motorcycle is $9699. This is $989.83 less expensive than its competition.

 

The V Twin engine in the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Motorcycle has a displacement of 1470 cc which is 3.25% more than its competition.

 

The 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Motorcycle weighs 659 lbs which is 0.11% less than other Cruiser models.

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Posted On: 05/16/09
Bought new at Phils in Lincoln, outside Fredericton NB. Ordered dresser bars from factory but they didn't fit with the factory hardbags. with windshield & lowers bike seems very steady on the TCH, ok around town, too.

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