Kawasaki VN1600 Classic: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki VN1600 Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | VN1600 Classic Fi, VN 1600 Classic Fi, VN 1600 Classic, VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer, VN1600 Classic Tourer |
| Production | 2003 - 2007 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 95.0mm |
| Top Speed | 103 mph (165 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 65.58 HP (48.9 KW) @ 4700RPM |
| Torque | 93.68 ft/lbs (127.0 Nm) @ 2700RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. fuel injection: ø 36 mm x 2 |
| Ignition | digital |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR6EA-9 `03-07[1] |
| Battery | YUASA YTX16-BS `03-07[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Shaft `03-07[1] |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm telescopic fork Rear: swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, 4-way rebound damping. |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston caliper. Rear: single disc. single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper. |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.34 inches (1685 mm) |
| Length | 85.24 inches (2165 mm) |
| Width | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Height | 49.8 inches (1265 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.76 inches (705 mm) |
| Weight | 676.82 pounds (307.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 2003 and 2007. It could reach a top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h). Max torque was 93.68 ft/lbs (127.0 Nm) @ 2700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 65.58 HP (48.9 KW) @ 4700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 95.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1552.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 170/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston caliper. in the front and a single disc. single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, 4-way rebound damping.. The VN1600 Classic Tourer was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 676.82 pounds (307.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 66.34 inches (1685 mm) long.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.