The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Fi motorcycle specifications include a 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) engine, power of 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 4,700 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 313 kg (690 lb).
Key specifications
The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Fi compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 50% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
64 hp — more powerful than about 54% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
313 kg — heavier than about 92% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 8%.
720 mm — taller than about 15% of Kawasaki models.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,665
1,441
16% above average.
720
801
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-R16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-R16 |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.70 L (2.85 US qt) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.204 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 204.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 43.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) |
| Power | 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 4,700 rpm |
| Torque | 113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 2,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 90 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 2.70 L (2.85 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 177 mm (7.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 130/90-R16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-R16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 313 kg (690 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 292 kg (643.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,665 mm (65.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2192 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.