The Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,552 cc (94.70 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 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 126% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 95th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 15% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th 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.
1,552 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Kawasaki models.
680 mm — taller than about 3% of Kawasaki models.
19 L — larger than about 75% 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.
1,680
1,441
17% above average.
680
801
15% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-H16 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-H16 |
Model information
| Year released | 2004 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,552 cc (94.70 cu in) |
| Torque | 127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-H16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-H16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Seat height | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,680 mm (66.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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