Kawasaki VN 1600

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VN1600 Classic Tourer
VN 1600 (Classic)
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Sales description VN 1600
Production period 2003 to 2008
class motorcycle
design type Cruiser
Motor data
V-twin
Displacement  (cm³) 1552 cm 3
Power  (kW / PS ) 49 kW (67 hp)
Torque  ( N m ) 127 Nm at 2,700 rpm
Top speed (  km / h) 180
transmission 5 courses
drive Cardan drive
Brakes 300 mm double disc brake with double piston brake calipers (front)
Wheelbase  (mm) 1,680 mm (wheelbase)
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2,505 × 1,040 × 1,130 mm
Seat height (cm) 680 mm
Previous model VN 1500
successor VN 1700

The VN 1600 is a motorcycle model series from the cruiser segment manufactured by Kawasaki between 2003 and 2008 . It belongs to the VN series that has been offered since 1986 and is the successor to the VN 1500.

Changes to the predecessor

The VN 1600 model series is a further development of the VN 1500 model series and replaced it with the market launch.

  • 5 mm longer stroke and the resulting increase in displacement by 82 cm³ to 1552 cm³
  • Fuel injection improvement
  • lower and longer
  • Double disc brake at the front (instead of a single disc brake of the VN 1500)
  • Cast wheels (instead of spoked wheels as with the VN 1500)
  • seamless tank
  • Ignition lock on the tank, whereby the key can be removed in the "on" position
  • external changes to the engine
  • Safety switch on the side stand (when a gear is engaged)
  • Tool kit in the lockable side cover

Model versions

Kawasaki marketed three different models.

VN 1600 Classic

The VN 1600 Classic forms the basic version of the model series.

VN 1600 Classic Tourer

The VN 1600 Classic Tourer largely corresponds to the VN 1600 Classic , but is characterized by a number of standard, additional equipment elements:

  • Crash bars front and rear
  • Windshield
  • Windlovers
  • Passenger backrest ( sissy bar )
  • lacquered hard shell side case

In addition, the VN 1600 Classic Tourer was delivered with a modified exhaust system that allows the necessary space for the side case.

VN 1600 mean streak

The VN 1600 Mean Streak is the sporty version of the model series. The main differences to the VN 1600 Classic are:

  • Power increase of the engine compared to the Classic: 54 kW (73 PS)
  • modified design of tank, fenders and handlebars
  • upside-down fork
  • 17 "rims
  • Relocation of the instruments to the handlebars
  • Tachometer
  • elevated seating position (700 mm)

Technical specifications

VN 1600 Classic VN 1600 Classic Tourer VN 1600 mean streak
engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine
Displacement 1,552 cc
power 49 kW (67 hp) at 4,700 rpm 54 kW (73 hp) at 5,300 rpm
Torque 127 Nm at 2,700 rpm 125 Nm at 2,800 rpm
Bore × stroke 102 × 95 mm
Compression ratio 9.0: 1
Valve / inlet system 8 valves, SOHC
Mixture preparation Electronic manifold injection
ignition digital
starter electric
drive
transmission 5 speed transmission
Gear type Cardan drive
frame
Frame type Double loop tubular steel frame
Cycle travel, front 150 mm
Bicycle suspension travel, rear 95 mm 99 mm 87 mm
Brakes
Brake, front 300 mm double disc brake
(double piston brake calipers) 		320 mm double disc brake
(four-piston radial brake calipers)
Rear brake 300 mm brake disc (double piston brake caliper)
mass and weight
Dimensions 2,505 × 1,040 × 1,130 mm 2,515 × 1,040 × 1,460 to 1,505 mm 2,410 × 850 × 1,100 mm
wheelbase 1,680 mm 1,690 mm 1,705 mm
Seat height 680 mm 700 mm
Tank capacity 20 liters 17 liters
Dry weight 307 kg 350 kg 290 kg

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ VN 1600 model concept (PDF; 58 kB), provided by VULCANIER GERMANY IG