Kawasaki VN800: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki VN800
Manufacturer
Also called VN 800
Production 1996 - 1997
Class Road
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
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
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 VN800 was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1996 and 1997. 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 expanding brake in the rear. The bike weighed just 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]