The Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic FI is a four-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled motorcycle that was produced from 2006-08. It has a capacity of 1552cc and a maximum power of 65.7 hp at 4700 rpm with a maximum torque of 127Nm at 2700 rpm. The engine has electronic fuel injection and 2 x 40mm throttle bodies. The ignition system is electronic and it has an electric starter. It has a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The front suspension is 43mm inverted forks and the rear suspension is a swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks that are adjustable for rebound and preload. The front brakes are 2x 320mm discs with 6 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 300mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The front tire size is 130/70 R17 while the rear tire size is 170/60 R17. The wheelbase is 1680 mm / 66.1 in and the dry weight is 307 kg / 676.8 lbs. The fuel capacity is 20 liters / 5.2 US gal, and it has a ground clearance of 130 mm / 5.1 in. The dimensions are height 1130 mm / 44.5 in, length 2504 mm / 98.6 in, and width 1039 mm / 40.9 in. The seat height is 680 mm / 26.8 in. Overall, the Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic FI is a reliable motorcycle with an efficient fuel injection system, powerful brakes, and comfortable suspension that makes it suitable for long rides.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic FI
| Year | 2006 – 08 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 95 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 65.7 hp / 48 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 130/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 R17 |
| Rake | 32.0 degrees |
| Dimensions | Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in Length 2504 mm / 98.6 in Width 1039 mm / 40.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 307 kg / 676.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
