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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic |
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Year
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1999 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1471.0 ccm (89.76 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Power
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64.0 HP (46.7 kW)) @ 4700 RPM |
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Torque
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112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
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Top speed
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164.0 km/h (101.9 mph) |
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0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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5.40 seconds |
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60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear
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18.00 seconds |
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Compression
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8.6:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Fuel consumption
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6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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143.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
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Trail
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177 mm (7.0 inches) |
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Front suspension
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41mm cartridge fork |
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Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
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Rear wheel travel
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87 mm (3.4 inches) |
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Front tire
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130/90-16 |
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Rear tire
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150/80-16 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Six-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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270 mm (10.6 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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292.0 kg (643.7 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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313.0 kg (690.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2192 HP/kg |
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Front percentage of weight
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43.0 |
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Seat height
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705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Wheelbase
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1660 mm (65.4 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
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Engine oil
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SAE 10W-40 |
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Brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
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Coolant
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2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
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Spark plugs
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NGK DPR5EA-9 |
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Idle speed
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800 +/- 50 RPM |
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Tire pressure front
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29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
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Tire pressure rear
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36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
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Fork tube size
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41 mm (1.6 inches) |
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Further information |
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