The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 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 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 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd 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.
1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
750 mm — taller than about 22% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) |
| Torque | 110.8 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,300 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 257 kg (566.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2490 hp/kg |
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