Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan Classic
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Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan Classic | |
Manufacturer | |
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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
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
Power was moderated via the Wet plates.
Chassis
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.
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Overview
Make Model | Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic |
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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 |