KAWASAKI Vulcan 1500 Classic (2007-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Vulcan was a series of custom or touring motorcycles made by Kawasaki since 1985, using the "VN" designation and packing mostly V-twin engines with displacement ranging between 125 to 2,053cc.

In 1985, the Japanese manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Vulcan 700, their first cruiser motorcycle powered by their first V-twin engine. In addition, the maker also released the VZ750 model, with chromed wheel arches and other differences, which now is very rare.

The Vulcan range comprised several models with different engine displacements and differences, like the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic, a cruiser machine that debuted in 1996, featuring a 700 mm seat height, a wide handlebar, and forward-mounted floorboards.

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle with the same package as previous models without any significant modifications except for color changes.

The bike packed standard features, such as a round headlight with a chromed housing, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic had installed a 1,470cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine between its wheels, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system.

As for the power figures, the engine delivered 64 hp with maximum strength at 4,700 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 2,800 rpm. The power was sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed gearbox and a final shaft drive.