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Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic 
1998 
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Engine and transmission
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| Engine type: | 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, V-twin |
| Displacement: | 1471 cc (89.88 cubic inches) |
| Bore × stroke: | 4.02 inch × 3.54 inch (oversquare - shortstroke) |
| Cooling system: | Water cooled |
| Power: | 63.49 HP (46.7 kW) @ 4700 rpm |
| Torque: | 112 Nm (82.61 lb-ft) @ 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 |
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Dimensions
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| Physical measures | |
| Length: | 98.8 inch |
| Width: | 38.6 inch |
| Height: | 57.9 inch |
| Wheel base: | 65.4 inch |
| Trail: | 7 inch |
| Seat height: | 27.8 inch |
| Weight | |
| Curb weight: | 690 lbs |
| Dry weight: | 643.7 lbs |
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Chassis and suspension
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| Frame type: | steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front | |
| Suspension: | Cartridge |
| Suspension travel: | 5.91 inch |
| Fork angle: | 32° |
| Brake: | Single Disk, Ø11.81 inch |
| Tire: | 130 / 90 R16 H |
| Tire pressure: | 0.14 PSI, with pillion: 0.14 PSI withpilion |
| Rear | |
| Suspension: | twin shock, Swingarm |
| Suspension travel: | 3.43 inch |
| Brake: | Disk, Ø10.63 inch |
| Tire: | 150 / 80 R16 H |
| Tire pressure: | 0.17 PSI, with pillion: 0.19 PSI withpilion |
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Other
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| ABS available: | No |
| Power-to-weight ratio: | 0.15 KW/lbs (6.70 lbs/HP) |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 5.4 sec |
| Top speed: | 101.9 mph |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.23 gals |
| Number of riders: | 2 persons |
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