The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Touring 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 299 kg (659.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Touring 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.
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.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.214 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 214.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 43.5 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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 |
| Torque | 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,300 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 299 kg (659.2 lb) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2140 hp/kg |
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