1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic specifications.

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Engine and transmission 1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic
Engine type:
2 cylinders, 4-stroke, V-twin
Displacement:
1471 cc (89.88 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:
102 mm × 90 mm (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:
Water cooled
Power:
63.49 HP (46.7 kW) @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
112 Nm (11.42 kg-m) @ 3000 rpm
Throttle:
Cable operated
Valves:
Valve train:
SOHC, variable
Valves per cylinder:
4
Fuel and ignition:
Sparks per cylinder:
1
Fuel supply system:
Fuel injection
Ignition type:
Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Compression:
8.6:1
Engine mounting:
Transverse
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Gear box:
Manual 5-speed
Clutch:
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final drive:
Shaft
Spark plug pipe type:
NGK, DPR6EA-9
Motor oil:
Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Starter:
Electric
Dimensions 1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic
Physical measures:
Length:
2510 mm
Width:
980 mm
Height:
1470 mm
Wheel base:
1660 mm
Trail:
177 mm
Seat height: :
705 mm
Weight:
Curb weight:
313 kg
Dry weight:
292 kg
Chassis and suspension 1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic
Frame type:
steel, Double cradle frame
Front:
Suspension:
Cartridge
Suspension travel:
150 mm
Fork angle:
32°
Brake:
Single Disk, Ø300 mm
Tire:
130 / 90 R16 H
Tire pressure:
2 bar, with pillion: 2 bar withpilion
Rear:
Suspension:
twin shock, Swingarm
Suspension travel:
87 mm
Brake:
Disk, Ø270 mm
Tire:
150 / 80 R16 H
Tire pressure:
2.5 bar, with pillion: 2.8 bar withpilion
Other 1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic
ABS available:
No
Power-to-weight ratio:
0.15 HP/kg(6.70 kg/HP)
Acceleration (0-100 km/h):
5.4 sec
Top speed:
164 km/h
Fuel capacity:
16 l
Number of riders:
2 persons