Kawasaki VN1500: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki VN1500
Manufacturer
Also called VN 1500
Production 1993 - 1994
Class Road
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Horsepower 59.68 HP (44.5 KW) @ 4300RPM
Torque 81.73 ft/lbs (110.8 Nm) @ 3300RPM
Spark Plug NGK DP7EA-9 `87-96[1]
Battery YUASA Y50-N18L-A `87-96[1]
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive Shaft `87-96[1]
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 100/90-19 `87-96[1]
Rear Tire 150/90-15 `87-96[1]
Seat Height 29.53 inches (750 mm)
Weight 566.59 pounds (257.0 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki VN1500 was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1993 and 1994. Max torque was 81.73 ft/lbs (110.8 Nm) @ 3300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.68 HP (44.5 KW) @ 4300 RPM.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN1500 was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 566.59 pounds (257.0 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.