The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) engine, power of 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 4,700 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 331 kg (729.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki VN 1500 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 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th 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.
64 hp — more powerful than about 54% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,470 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.193 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 193.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 43.5 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1999 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,470 cc (89.70 cu in) |
| Power | 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 4,700 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 331 kg (729.7 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,665 mm (65.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1934 hp/kg |
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