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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki VN800 Drifter'''
|name            = Kawasaki VN800 Drifter
|image            =
|aka              = VN 800 Drifter
|aka              = VN 800 Drifter
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1999 - 2003
|production      = 1999 - 2003
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|class            = Road
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 88.0mm x 66.2mm
|bore_stroke      = 88.0mm x 66.2mm
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|fuel_system      = carburetor
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK CR7E}} `00-03<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|battery          =
|battery          ={{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} `00-03<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          =
|competition      =
|competition      =
|final_drive={{chain|530}} `00-03<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
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==In Media==
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/cardinal#kawasaki-vn800-drifter Cardinal]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/cardinal#kawasaki-vn800-drifter Cardinal]
==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 21:20, 23 November 2019


Kawasaki VN800 Drifter
Manufacturer
Also called VN 800 Drifter
Production 1999 - 2003
Class Road
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.0mm x 66.2mm
Top Speed 106 mph (170 km/h)
Horsepower 54.85 HP (40.9 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Spark Plug NGK CR7E `00-03[1]
Battery YUASA YTX14-BS `00-03[1]
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 530 `00-03[1]
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 130/90-h16
Rear Tire 140/90-h16
Wheelbase 63.58 inches (1615 mm)
Seat Height 29.92 inches (760 mm)
Weight 542.34 pounds (246.0 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki VN800 Drifter was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1999 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h). Max torque was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 54.85 HP (40.9 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 66.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/90-h16 front tire and a 140/90-h16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN800 Drifter was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 542.34 pounds (246.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.58 inches (1615 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.