The Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,552 cc (94.70 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki VN1600 Classic Tourer 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 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 11th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th 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.
705 mm — taller than about 11% of Kawasaki models.
20 L — larger than about 79% 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.
1,685
1,441
17% above average.
705
801
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-16 |
| Front tire width | 150 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,552 cc (94.70 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 95 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel injection: ø 36 mm x 2 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, 4-way rebound damping. |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 184 mm (7.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual 300 mm discs, Dual twin-piston caliper. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single 300 mm disc, Twin-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Seat height | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,685 mm (66.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony |
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