Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic

Kawasaki · 4 model years · 1996–1999

Model Years

1999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic

Engine: 1471 cc Power: 64.00 Torque: 112.00 Top speed: 164 km/h Seat: 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

The 1999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic is a cruiser designed for riders seeking classic styling with reliable performance. Its 1471cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine delivers smooth, low-en…

1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic

Engine: 1470 cc Power: 64.00 Torque: 112.00 Top speed: 175 km/h Weight: 292.0 kg (643.7 pounds) Seat: 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

The 1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic is a heavyweight cruiser built for riders seeking authentic V-twin character and laid-back comfort. Its 1470cc liquid-cooled engine delivers smoot…

1997 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic

Engine: 1471 cc Power: 64.00 Torque: 112.00 Top speed: 175 km/h Weight: 292.0 kg (643.7 pounds) Seat: 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

The 1997 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic is a cruiser built for relaxed, long-distance riders seeking a low-slung, manageable machine. Its 1471cc V-twin engine delivers smooth, accessible…

1996 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic

Engine: 1470 cc Power: 64.00 Torque: 110.80 Weight: 257.0 kg (566.6 pounds) Seat: 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

The 1996 Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic is a heavyweight cruiser designed for riders seeking laid-back, accessible performance. Its liquid-cooled 1470cc V-twin engine delivers smooth, ma…

Spec Comparison by Year

Spec	1999	1998	1997	1996
Capacity	1471 cc	1470 cc	1471 cc	1470 cc
Power	64.00	64.00	64.00	64.00
Torque	112.00	112.00	112.00	110.80
Top speed	164 km/h	175 km/h	175 km/h	—
Dry weight	—	292.0 kg (643.7 pounds)	292.0 kg (643.7 pounds)	257.0 kg (566.6 pounds)
Seat height	705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.	720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.	720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.	750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.