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Latest revision as of 22:10, 23 November 2019

Kawasaki-VN-400-Vulcan-Classic-95.jpg
Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan Classic
Manufacturer
Production 1995 - 04
Class Cruiser
Engine
Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Ignition CDI
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Double Cradle
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swing arm - Monoshock
Brakes Front: Single 300m disc 2 piston caliper
Rear: 180 mm Drum
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 140/90-16
Wheelbase 1605 mm / 63.2 in
Seat Height 700 mm / 27.6 in
Weight 233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.8:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

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 300m disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a 180 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm - Monoshock. The VN400 Vulcan Classic was fitted with a 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs. The wheelbase was 1605 mm / 63.2 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic
Year 1995 - 04
Engine Type Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Displacement 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 62 х 66.2 mm
Compression 9.8:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction Keihin CVK 32 carburetor, with accelerating pump
Ignition CDI
Starting Electric
Max Power 33 hp / 24.1 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque 3.3 kgf-m / 23.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Clutch Wet plates
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Double Cradle
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Swing arm - Monoshock
Front Brakes Single 300m disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes 180 mm Drum
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 140/90-16
Dimensions Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in Length 2,370 mm / 93.3 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in
Wheelbase 1605 mm / 63.2 in
Seat Height 700 mm / 27.6 in
Ground Clearance 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight 233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal