The Kawasaki VN-15 motorcycle specifications include a 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 4,500 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 284 kg (626.1 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki VN-15 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 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 59th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 88th 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.
70 hp — more powerful than about 59% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
284 kg — heavier than about 88% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 12%.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.246 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 246.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 47.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) |
| Power | 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 90 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 284 kg (626.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
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