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Italia1999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
89.76 cubic inches (1471.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
64.0 horsepowers (47.7 kiloWatts)
at 4700 RPM
Torque
82.61 pound-foot/lbf-ft (112.00 Nm / 11.42 kgf-m)
at 3000 RPM
Compression
8.6:1
Bore x stroke
6.22 x 5.49 inches (102.0 x 90.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
6.20 litres/100 km, 16.1 km/l or 37.9 mpg
Top speed
164.0 kmh (101.9 mph)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
32.0°
Trail
10.80 inches (177.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
9.15 inches (150.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
5.31 inches (87.0 mm)
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
150/80-16
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.48 inches (270.0 mm)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
643.7 pounds (292.0 kg)
Wet weight
690.0 pounds (313.0 kg)
Seat height
43.0 inches (705 mm)
Wheelbase
101.3 inches (1660 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.23 gallons (16.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.82 gallons (3.1 litres)
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