The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi motorcycle specifications include a 1,471 cc (89.76 cu in) engine, power of 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 4,700 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 335 kg (738.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer 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.
About 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th 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.
65 hp — more powerful than about 56% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,471 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Kawasaki models.
720 mm — taller than about 15% of Kawasaki models.
19 L — larger than about 75% 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.
1,665
1,441
16% above average.
720
801
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-H16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-H16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.194 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 194.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 44.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,471 cc (89.76 cu in) |
| Power | 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 4,700 rpm |
| Torque | 113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 2,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 90 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 150/80-H16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-H16 |
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 | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 154.0 km/h (95.7 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1940 hp/kg |
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.