Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer 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 335 kg (738.5 lb).

Key specifications

2000, 2002, 2003, 2004Model years
1,470 ccDisplacement
64 hpPower
113.0 Nm @ 2,800 rpmTorque
335 kgDry weight
720 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
1,665 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2000200220032004
Year-specific specification changes

The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20021,471 cc (89.76 cu in)
Dry weight
20032004337 kg (743 lb)
Engine type
2004Twin, four-stroke
Front brakes
2002Dual disc
Gearbox
20025-speed
20045-speed
Power
200265 hp (47.4 kW)
200364 hp (46.7 kW) @ 4,900 rpm
200465 hp (47.4 kW)
Torque
2003113.1 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.4 ft.lbs) @ 2,800 rpm
2004113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs)
Fuel capacity
200319.00 L (5.02 US gal)
Power/weight ratio
20020.1940 hp/kg
20030.1899 hp/kg
20040.1929 hp/kg
Top speed
2004160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)

How the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer 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.

Engine power64 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement1,470 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height720 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power54th

64 hp — more powerful than about 54% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement94th

1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height15th

720 mm — taller than about 15% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity47th

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.

Wheelbase1,665 mm
This bike

1,665

Kawasaki avg

1,441

16% above average.

Seat height720 mm
This bike

720

Kawasaki avg

801

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,470 cc • Liquid cooled • 64 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,665 mmSeat 720 mm
6-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.191 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 191.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 43.5 hp/L

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

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
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 335 kg (738.5 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)

Performance

Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1910 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Red, green

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.