General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic |
Year
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1999 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1471.0 ccm (89.76 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Power
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64.0 HP (46.7 kW)) @ 4700 RPM |
Torque
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112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
Top speed
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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
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8.6:1 |
Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
|
Digital |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
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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
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150/80-16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Six-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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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. |
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