Kawasaki VN400 Classic: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki VN400 Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | VN 400 Classic |
| Production | 1996 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 66.2mm |
| Top Speed | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 23.6 ft/lbs (32.0 Nm) @ 4500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin cvk 32 (with accelerating pump) |
| Ignition | cda |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swing arm - monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. 2-piston calipers Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 63.19 inches (1605 mm) |
| Length | 93.31 inches (2370 mm) |
| Width | 36.61 inches (930 mm) |
| Height | 44.49 inches (1130 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.56 inches (700 mm) |
| Weight | 513.68 pounds (233.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.71 Gallon (2.70 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.00 liters/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN400 Classic was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1996. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Max torque was 23.6 ft/lbs (32.0 Nm) @ 4500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 66.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plates.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 140/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. 2-piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing arm - monoshock. The VN400 Classic was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 513.68 pounds (233.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.19 inches (1605 mm) long.