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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 800: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki VN800A
|photo=2003-Kawasaki-Vulcan-800A-Black-3602-1.jpg
|aka              = Vulcan 800
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1998
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki VN750A]]
|successor        = [[Kawasaki VN900]]
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 109 mph (175 km/h)
|power            = 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300RPM
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK CR7E}} '95-03
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} '95-03
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|final_drive={{chain|520x114}}
|front_sprocket=17T
|rear_sprocket=42T
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|80/90-21}} '95-03
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-16}} '95-03
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 27.95 inches (710 mm)
|dry_weight      = 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] VN800A''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[Kawasaki]] in 1998. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v2, four-stroke. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The bike weighed just 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg). 
==1995==
==1995==
1995-kawasaki-vn800-a1.jpg
[[Image:1995-kawasaki-vn800-a1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki VN800-A1]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 


*805 mL
*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL)
*Color - Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL)
*VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vSA000001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNCA1vSA000001
*F No. - VN800A-000001
*F No. - VN800A-000001
*E No. - VN800AE000001
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395,
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395,
**(EUR) 99917-1654-07, (AU) 99917-1655-06
**(EUR) 99917-1654-07, (AU) 99917-1655-06
*OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1716-01,
*Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1716-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1732-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1732-01,
**(DE) 99923-1390-01, (FR) 99947-1164-01
**(DE) 99923-1390-01, (FR) 99947-1164-01
*SM No. - 99924-1183-05
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05


==1996==
==1996==
1996-kawasaki-vn800-a2.jpg
[[Image:1996-kawasaki-vn800-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki VN800-A2]]
 
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*805 mL
*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - Pearl Canary Yellow (1G), Metallic Nocturne Blue (C6), Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL), Ebony/Metallic Graystone (J4)
*Color - Pearl Canary Yellow (1G), Metallic Nocturne Blue (C6), Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL), Ebony/Metallic Graystone (J4)
*VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vTA030001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNCA1vTA030001
*F No. - VN800A-030001
*F No. - VN800A-030001
*E No. - VN800AE000001
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1654-07,
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1654-07,
**(AU) 99917-1655-06,
**(AU) 99917-1655-06,
**(JP) 99911-1275-02 & 99911-1275-52
**(JP) 99911-1275-02 & 99911-1275-52
*OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1763-01,
*Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1763-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1767-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1767-01,
**(DE) 99923-1415-01, (FR) 99947-1192-01,
**(DE) 99923-1415-01, (FR) 99947-1192-01,
**(JP) 99921-1550-01
**(JP) 99921-1550-01
*SM No. - 99924-1183-05,
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05,
**(JP) 99925-1136-01 & 99925-1142-51
**(JP) 99925-1136-01 & 99925-1142-51


==1997==
==1997==
1997-kawasaki-vn800-a3.jpg
[[Image:1997-kawasaki-vn800-a3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki VN800-A3]]
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*805 mL
*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - Luminous Peacock Blue (35), Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL), Ebony/Metallic Graystone (J4)
*Color - Luminous Peacock Blue (35), Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL), Ebony/Metallic Graystone (J4)
*VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vVA050001
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNCA1vVA050001
*F No. - VN800A-050001
*F No. - VN800A-050001
*E No. - VN800AE000001
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1654-07,
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1654-07,
**(AU) 99917-1655-06,
**(AU) 99917-1655-06,
**(JP) 99911-1275-02 & 99911-1275-52
**(JP) 99911-1275-02 & 99911-1275-52
*OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1830-01,
*Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1830-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1841-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1841-01,
**(DE) 99923-1465-01, (FR) 99947-1226-01,
**(DE) 99923-1465-01, (FR) 99947-1226-01,
**(JP) 99921-1620-01
**(JP) 99921-1620-01
*SM No. - 99924-1183-05,
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05,
**(JP) 99925-1136-02 & 99925-1142-51
**(JP) 99925-1136-02 & 99925-1142-51


==1998==
==1998==
1998-kawasaki-vn800-a4.jpg
[[Image:1998-kawasaki-vn800-a4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki VN800-A4]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 


*805 mL
*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - Ebony/Candy Persimmon Red (2N), Candy Persimmon Red (A5), Ebony (H8)
*Color - Ebony/Candy Persimmon Red (2N), Candy Persimmon Red (A5), Ebony (H8)
*VIN No. - (US) JKBVNCA1vWB500001,
*[[VIN]] No. - (US) JKBVNCA1vWB500001,
**(AU) (CA) JKBVNCA1vWA063001
**(AU) (CA) JKBVNCA1vWA063001
*F No. - VN800A-063001
*F No. - VN800A-063001
*E No. - VN800AE000001
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395,
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395,
**(EUR) 99917-1654-07, (AU) 99917-1655-06
**(EUR) 99917-1654-07, (AU) 99917-1655-06
*OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1851-01,
*Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1851-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1879-01,
**(AU) (EUR) 99922-1879-01,
**(DE) 99923-1478-01, (FR) 99947-1239-01
**(DE) 99923-1478-01, (FR) 99947-1239-01
*SM No. - 99924-1183-05
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05
 
 
==1999==
[[Image:1999-kawasaki-vn800-a5.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki VN800-A5]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 
 
*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - Firecracker Red (B1), Ebony (H8)
*[[VIN]] No. - (US) JKBVNCA1vXB501401,
**(CA) JKBVNCA1vXA075001,
**(EUR) JKBVN800AAA075001
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1842-01
*Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1984-01, (EUR) 99922-1934-01,
**(DE) 99923-1501-01, (FR) 99947-1260-01
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05
 
==2000==
[[Image:2000-kawasaki-vn800-a6.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki VN800-A6]]
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*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - KMM. Ebony/Galaxy Silver (1X)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNCA1vYB503301
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0484
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1921-01
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05
 
==2001 VN800-A7==
[[Image:2001-kawasaki-vn800-a7.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki VN800-A7]]
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*805 mL
*4-stroke, V2-cylinder, [[SOHC]], Liquid-cooled
*5-speed, Return Shift
*Color - KMM. Metallic Dark Bronze/Candy Persimmon Red (YI)
*[[VIN]] No. - JKBVNCA1v1B505601
*Engine No. - VN800AE000001
*Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0484
*Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1981-01
*Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05
 
 
==1997 VN800-A3==
[[Image:1997_Vulcan_800_A3_a.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki VN800-A3 in Pearl Green Black]]
[[Image:1997_Vulcan_800_A3_b.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki VN800-A3 in Pearl Green Black]]
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==2002 VN800-A8==
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN800-A8-BlackMaroon-1225-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki VN800-A8 in Black/Maroon]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN800-A8-BlackMaroon-1225-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki VN800-A8 in Black/Maroon]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN800-A8-BlackMaroon-1225-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki VN800-A8 in Black/Maroon]]
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==2003 VN800-A9==
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-Vulcan-800A-Black-3602-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-Vulcan-800A-Black-3602-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-Vulcan-800A-Black-3602-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-Vulcan-800A-Black-3602-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black]]
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==Specs==
==Specs==
*[[Media:VN800A11.PDF]]
*[[Media:VN800A11.PDF]]
==References==
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 20:02, 23 November 2019

2003-Kawasaki-Vulcan-800A-Black-3602-1.jpg
Kawasaki VN800A
Manufacturer
Also called Vulcan 800
Production 1998
Class Cruiser
Predecessor Kawasaki VN750A
Successor Kawasaki VN900
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Top Speed 109 mph (175 km/h)
Horsepower 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300RPM
Spark Plug NGK CR7E '95-03
Battery YUASA YTX14-BS '95-03
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 520x114
Front Sprocket 17T
Rear Sprocket 42T
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 80/90-21 '95-03
Rear Tire 140/90-16 '95-03
Seat Height 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Weight 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki VN800A was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1998. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Max torque was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The bike weighed just 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg).


1995[edit | edit source]

1995 Kawasaki VN800-A1



  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL)
  • VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vSA000001
  • F No. - VN800A-000001
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395,
    • (EUR) 99917-1654-07, (AU) 99917-1655-06
  • Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1716-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1732-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1390-01, (FR) 99947-1164-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05

1996[edit | edit source]

1996 Kawasaki VN800-A2


  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Pearl Canary Yellow (1G), Metallic Nocturne Blue (C6), Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL), Ebony/Metallic Graystone (J4)
  • VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vTA030001
  • F No. - VN800A-030001
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1654-07,
    • (AU) 99917-1655-06,
    • (JP) 99911-1275-02 & 99911-1275-52
  • Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1763-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1767-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1415-01, (FR) 99947-1192-01,
    • (JP) 99921-1550-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05,
    • (JP) 99925-1136-01 & 99925-1142-51

1997[edit | edit source]

1997 Kawasaki VN800-A3



  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Luminous Peacock Blue (35), Candy Cardinal Red (L1), Pearl Greenish Black (RL), Ebony/Metallic Graystone (J4)
  • VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vVA050001
  • F No. - VN800A-050001
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1654-07,
    • (AU) 99917-1655-06,
    • (JP) 99911-1275-02 & 99911-1275-52
  • Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1830-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1841-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1465-01, (FR) 99947-1226-01,
    • (JP) 99921-1620-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05,
    • (JP) 99925-1136-02 & 99925-1142-51

1998[edit | edit source]

1998 Kawasaki VN800-A4



  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Ebony/Candy Persimmon Red (2N), Candy Persimmon Red (A5), Ebony (H8)
  • VIN No. - (US) JKBVNCA1vWB500001,
    • (AU) (CA) JKBVNCA1vWA063001
  • F No. - VN800A-063001
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395,
    • (EUR) 99917-1654-07, (AU) 99917-1655-06
  • Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1851-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1879-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1478-01, (FR) 99947-1239-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05


1999[edit | edit source]

1999 Kawasaki VN800-A5



  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Firecracker Red (B1), Ebony (H8)
  • VIN No. - (US) JKBVNCA1vXB501401,
    • (CA) JKBVNCA1vXA075001,
    • (EUR) JKBVN800AAA075001
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0395, (EUR) 99917-1842-01
  • Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1984-01, (EUR) 99922-1934-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1501-01, (FR) 99947-1260-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05

2000[edit | edit source]

2000 Kawasaki VN800-A6



  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - KMM. Ebony/Galaxy Silver (1X)
  • VIN No. - JKBVNCA1vYB503301
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0484
  • Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1921-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05

2001 VN800-A7[edit | edit source]

2001 Kawasaki VN800-A7



  • 805 mL
  • 4-stroke, V2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 5-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - KMM. Metallic Dark Bronze/Candy Persimmon Red (YI)
  • VIN No. - JKBVNCA1v1B505601
  • Engine No. - VN800AE000001
  • Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0484
  • Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1981-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1183-05


1997 VN800-A3[edit | edit source]

1997 Kawasaki VN800-A3 in Pearl Green Black
1997 Kawasaki VN800-A3 in Pearl Green Black


2002 VN800-A8[edit | edit source]

2002 Kawasaki VN800-A8 in Black/Maroon
2002 Kawasaki VN800-A8 in Black/Maroon
2002 Kawasaki VN800-A8 in Black/Maroon


2003 VN800-A9[edit | edit source]

2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black
2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black
2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black
2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800-A9) in Black




Specs[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]