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Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic 19991999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.4 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1471.0 ccm (89.76 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 64.0 HP (46.7 kW)) @ 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
| Top speed | 164.0 km/h (101.9 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.40 seconds |
| 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear | 18.00 seconds |
| Compression | 8.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 143.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Trail | 177 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear wheel travel | 87 mm (3.4 inches) |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Six-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 292.0 kg (643.7 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 313.0 kg (690.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2192 HP/kg |
| Front percentage of weight | 43.0 |
| Seat height | 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1660 mm (65.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Spark plugs | NGK DPR5EA-9 |
| Idle speed | 800 +/- 50 RPM |
| Tire pressure front | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 99 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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