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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki VN-15'''
|name            = Kawasaki VN-15
|aka              = VN-15 SE (reduced effect #2), VN-15 (reduced effect #2), VN-15 (reduced effect), VN-15 SE (reduced effect), VN-15 SE
|aka              = VN-15 SE (reduced effect #2), VN-15 (reduced effect #2), VN-15 (reduced effect), VN-15 SE (reduced effect), VN-15 SE
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1987 - 1992
|production      = 1987 - 1992
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            =[[Cruiser]]
|class            =Cruiser
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 102.0mm x 90.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 102.0mm x 90.0mm

Latest revision as of 21:20, 23 November 2019


Kawasaki VN-15
Manufacturer
Also called VN-15 SE (reduced effect #2), VN-15 (reduced effect #2), VN-15 (reduced effect), VN-15 SE (reduced effect), VN-15 SE
Production 1987 - 1992
Class Cruiser
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 102.0mm x 90.0mm
Top Speed 111 mph (178 km/h)
Horsepower 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 5000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 150/90-15
Weight 281.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki VN-15 SE was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1987 and 1992. It could reach a top speed of 111 mph (178 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1470.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN-15 SE was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank.