Kawasaki VN1500 Classic: history, specs, pictures
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Also called | VN1500 Classic Touring, VN 1500 Classic Touring, VN1500 Classic Tourer, VN 1500 Classic Tourer, VN1500 Classic Tourrer Fi, VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi, VN1500 Classic Fi, VN 1500 Classic Fi, VN1500 Classic Tourer Fi, VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi, VN 1500 Classic |
Production | 1996 - 2004 |
Class | Road |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 90.0mm |
Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
Horse Power | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 4900RPM |
Torque | 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 2800RPM |
Fuel system | injection |
Battery | 8.6:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 130/90-h16 |
Rear Tire | 150/80-h16 |
Wheelbase | 65.55 inches (1665 mm) |
Seat height | 28.35 inches (720 mm) |
Weight | 742.96 pounds (337.0 Kg) (dry), 313.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
Fuel consumption | 0.62 litres/100 km (161.3 km/l or 379.39 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki VN1500 Classic Tourer Fi was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1996 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Max torque was 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 4900 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, 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 single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-h16 front tire and a 150/80-h16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN1500 Classic Tourer Fi was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 742.96 pounds (337.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.55 inches (1665 mm) long.