Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 - Motorcycle description sheet

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VN 1600 Classic 2007

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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Performance

Max speed : environ 180 km/h (111,80 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 7 liters/100km (0,34 mpg)
Estimated range : 286 km (178 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Specifications

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008

Chassis
Frame : Double tubular steel cradle
Fuel capacity : 20 liters (5,28 US gallons)
Seat height : 680 mm (26,77 in)
Length : 2 505 mm (98,62 in)
Width : 1 040 mm (40,94 in)
Min height : 1 130 mm (44,49 in)
Wheelbase : 1 680 mm (66,14 in)
Dry weight : 307 kg
Curb mass : 338 kg

Front axle
Telescopic fork Ø 43 mm (1.69 in), Wheel travel : 150 mm (5,91 in)
Braking 2 discs Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
Front wheel : 130 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 specifications

Transmission
5 stage gearbox
Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle
2 amortisseurs latéraux, Wheel travel : 95 mm (3,74 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel : 170 / 70 - 16 → Order this type of tire

Motor
two-cylinder V-shape , 4 strokes
Cooling system : liquid
Injection Ø 36 mm
1 ACT
4 valves per cylinder
1 552 cc (Bore x stroke: 102 x 95 mm)
67 ch (66,10 hp) to 4 700 rpm
13 mkg to 2 700 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 4.64 kg/ch
Weight / torque ratio : 23.62 kg/mkg

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Competitors

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008

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Acceleration

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 Undisclosed

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 Undisclosed

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 8.4 s

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 7 liters/100km (0,34 mpg)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 Undisclosed

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 6,50 liters/100km (0,36 mpg)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 7 liters/100km (0,34 mpg)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 Undisclosed

Range

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 286 km (178 miles)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 Undisclosed

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 Undisclosed

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 291 km (181 miles)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 324 km (201 miles)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 Undisclosed

Torque

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 13 mkg

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 : 17.1 mkg

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 : 16.2 mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 12.5 mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 12.8 mkg

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 : 9.5 mkg

Power

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 67 ch (66,10 hp)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 : 100 ch (98,60 hp)

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 : 125 ch (123,30 hp)

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 73 ch (72 hp)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 71 ch (70 hp)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 : 73 ch (72 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 4.64 kg/ch

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 : 3.25 kg/ch

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 : 2.59 kg/ch

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 4.35 kg/ch

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 5.07 kg/ch

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 : 3.65 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 23.62 kg/mkg

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 : 18.71 kg/mkg

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 : 19.69 kg/mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 25.04 kg/mkg

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 27.73 kg/mkg

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 : 27.68 kg/mkg

Speed

Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic 2008 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)

Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 : 210 km/h (130,50 mph)

Suzuki VZ-R INTRUDER M 1800 R 2008 : 220 km/h (136,70 mph)

Harley-Davidson 1584 SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTF 2008 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)

Harley-Davidson 1584 ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRCI 2008 : 160 km/h (99,40 mph)

Moto-Guzzi CALIFORNIA 1100 VINTAGE 2008 : 185 km/h (115 mph)

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